often what people say is influenced by emotions they don't truly understand. you could say, duh, that's obvious. but almost no one actually analyses what and why they say things.
you could call it irrationality. someone will say something related to what they feel, regardless of whether its relevant, important, or a good idea in context. you may be wondering by now, what's the point, how does this relate to morons thinking geniuses are morons and vice versa. well often they will say they are morons because A: it makes them feel better for being a moron, B: the genius is smart at some things and dumb emotionally or in a social context,... (read more)
often what people say is influenced by emotions they don't truly understand. you could say, duh, that's obvious. but almost no one actually analyses what and why they say things.
you could call it irrationality. someone will say something related to what they feel, regardless of whether its relevant, important, or a good idea in context. you may be wondering by now, what's the point, how does this relate to morons thinking geniuses are morons and vice versa. well often they will say they are morons because A: it makes them feel better for being a moron, B: the genius is smart at some things and dumb emotionally or in a social context,... (read more)