Stupidity is a quality or state of being stupid, or an act or idea that exhibits properties of being stupid. The better question would be - "Who makes that determination."
"The probability that a given person is stupid is independent of any other characteristic possessed by that person." - Carlo Maria Cipolla
In determining who is stupid and who is isn't, we would most likely turn to a so called professional on the subject? Someone educated and knowledgeable on the affliction, or what is called a educated non-stupid person. The problem here is that when dealing with stupid people on a regular basis you become an expert on stupidity and this will invariably constitute a costly error in judgement. Eventually, the negative mindset of the afflicted will afflict ones self thus rendering you a stupid expert.
From the moment of birth, a muscle is present called a "Brain". It's up to us to train this muscle and expand and exploit its full benefit. If we decide however to not use it at all, this would not at all determine our level of intelligence. But keep in mind that your effort in terms of hard work and aspiration will have to be even bigger if you choose not to use it.
Most certainly there are people who are less talented, less skilled and maybe even less knowledgeable on a variety of different topics. Their behavior may also look ill-conceived and stupid, but this doesn't mean they don't have intellectual potential. If you talked to a random person about football, someone you thought was stupid, you might be surprised at what they have knowledge and understanding of. With little effort spewing off the names of players and rules of the game, remembering team managers, coaches and the hall of fame player on their favorite team. These are a lot of facts, but would you consider a stupid person to be able to memorize this amount of data? This person was even able to commit all these amazing facts to memory, without having to learn them.
Every human being is equipped with incredible potential and intellect, which sometimes is not used wisely or for useful purposes. This doesn't mean they are stupid however, absolutely no one is "Stupid". Some just form different interest and values that influence their intelligence and knowledge, whether it is sports, TV series, shopping, music, education a whole host of interest which really are directly related to how we want to live our lives.
Most people will gather intelligence and knowledge about subjects that most interest them and that best fit either; their chosen field or those they associate with. Just because they choose to educate themselves in areas "you" are not interested in, doesn't make them stupid. In reality a stupid person would be the one who considers themselves an expert on the subject.
I'll finish with this thought - Thinking oneself is stupid is an absolute negative mindset and a waste of time – a limiting belief. It would suggest we are not capable of achieving anything we want in life.
If you are still worried you are stupid, take the stupid test - "Stupid Test"
In determining who is stupid and who is isn't, we would most likely turn to a so called professional on the subject? Someone educated and knowledgeable on the affliction, or what is called a educated non-stupid person. The problem here is that when dealing with stupid people on a regular basis you become an expert on stupidity and this will invariably constitute a costly error in judgement. Eventually, the negative mindset of the afflicted will afflict ones self thus rendering you a stupid expert.
From the moment of birth, a muscle is present called a "Brain". It's up to us to train this muscle and expand and exploit its full benefit. If we decide however to not use it at all, this would not at all determine our level of intelligence. But keep in mind that your effort in terms of hard work and aspiration will have to be even bigger if you choose not to use it.
Most certainly there are people who are less talented, less skilled and maybe even less knowledgeable on a variety of different topics. Their behavior may also look ill-conceived and stupid, but this doesn't mean they don't have intellectual potential. If you talked to a random person about football, someone you thought was stupid, you might be surprised at what they have knowledge and understanding of. With little effort spewing off the names of players and rules of the game, remembering team managers, coaches and the hall of fame player on their favorite team. These are a lot of facts, but would you consider a stupid person to be able to memorize this amount of data? This person was even able to commit all these amazing facts to memory, without having to learn them.
Every human being is equipped with incredible potential and intellect, which sometimes is not used wisely or for useful purposes. This doesn't mean they are stupid however, absolutely no one is "Stupid". Some just form different interest and values that influence their intelligence and knowledge, whether it is sports, TV series, shopping, music, education a whole host of interest which really are directly related to how we want to live our lives.
Most people will gather intelligence and knowledge about subjects that most interest them and that best fit either; their chosen field or those they associate with. Just because they choose to educate themselves in areas "you" are not interested in, doesn't make them stupid. In reality a stupid person would be the one who considers themselves an expert on the subject.
I'll finish with this thought - Thinking oneself is stupid is an absolute negative mindset and a waste of time – a limiting belief. It would suggest we are not capable of achieving anything we want in life.
If you are still worried you are stupid, take the stupid test - "Stupid Test"