Because choosing intelligence shouldn’t feel like a radical act.

Okay, look—I had to sit down and face a hard truth. We all have our “-isms,” right? Some people are racist, some are classist. Me? I’m dumbist. I have a low tolerance for stupidity. Not ignorance—ignorance can be educated. But active, enthusiastic stupidity? That’s my villain origin story.

I realized this while standing in line at the grocery store, overhearing someone explain how they “don’t trust electricity.” And it hit me: I’m a misanthrope with WiFi. But I’m not alone.

Let’s be real—we live in a society that rewards physical aesthetics but not mental acuity. You get a six-pack, you’re a hero. You read six books? You’re suspiciously quiet and probably a witch. It’s wild.

And we’ve created a machine—a black mirror we carry in our pockets—that spits info at us so fast, we don’t retain a damn thing. It’s all junk food for the brain. The tragedy? We used to savor knowledge like a fine meal. Now we inhale it like gas station nachos and forget it by lunch.

So what would a Society for Intelligence even look like?

No, not a Mensa wine mixer with monocles and grammar snobs. I’m not saying we build a techno-nerd utopia where spelling errors are capital crimes. I’m talking about a world that values intelligence in all its weird, wonderful forms. One that nurtures curiosity and encourages us to ask better questions.

Because intelligence isn’t just one thing. It’s not just math tests and spelling bees. Howard Gardner’s theory of Multiple Intelligences says it’s a mix—logic, language, music, movement, people skills, inner self-awareness, nature, and even existential dread (yes, stoners count too).

And don’t get me started on IQ tests. They measure how good you are at taking IQ tests. They don’t tell me whether you’d make a decent decision in a crisis—or whether you’d try to ride a bear in Yellowstone for TikTok clout. (Spoiler: a lot of people fail that test.)

Here’s the real kicker: Smart doesn’t mean genius. Smart means adaptable. It means curious. It means you know when to shut up and listen. And it means you’re not afraid to look stupid by learning something new.

So what do we do?

• Teach critical thinking.

• Reward empathy.

• Build systems with checks and balances, not cults of personality.

• Encourage people to read a damn book.

• Make curiosity cool again.

And if someone tells you they “don’t do politics,” remind them: that’s not neutrality—it’s just being comfortably uninformed.

I’m not perfect. Far from it. I’ve made dumb decisions, eaten suspect sushi, dated human tire fires. But the difference is—I learned. And I think that’s all we’re really asking for.

So let’s build a society that rewards that.

And hey, if this post sparked something in your over-caffeinated brain, join the Patreon, throw in a buck or two, help me keep screaming into the void with purpose.

Until next time:
Be smart. Be kind. Best of all—be good.