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A genie appears before you and says you must choose to be very physically attractive, but slightly below average intelligence, or very intelligent, but slightly below average attractiveness? Which would you choose, and why?

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[–] wildcardology@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago

I'm an introvert so I'm going for very intelligent.

[–] daniskarma@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I'm already smart and beautiful.

Isn't there a genie out there that cures anxiety?

[–] deadcatbounce@reddthat.com 4 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Not really a genie, more of a willo the wisp, but I get it from a bloke called Spider. It's very more-ish.

[–] ReakDuck@lemmy.ml 4 points 3 months ago

Smarter.

But I feel like I already have both. At the same time I feel like I have nothing od them both.

Especially because only a selection tells me that I look very attractive. I get more compliments from males when I dress like a female for Halloween while I am hetero. But mostly I feel like its not true because many people just accept my presents. But maybe they only accept me because I dont look unattractive.

So choosing attractiveness leads to better social connections which I rely on.

The intelligence.. I feel dumb as fuck often times because simple tasks are difficult for me or getting a focus in general. But I get compliments of being smart as fuck, especially when they see how many peogramming languages I can write in or see the projects I created or I was creative on.

Still, I guess this is the sideproduct of being too intelligent. That being too intelligent with Asberger and ADHD results into not being able to do simple tasks. I feel like the word "dumb" is just a question of perspective, because i am dumb in too many simple things, except its about a topic I love like Computers, electronics or Math sometimes.

So the question arrises. When I choose being intelligent. Would I be able to be Intelligent in tasks which people with lower IQ (I guess dumb?) can easily master? And at the same time also in tasks which only people with higher IQ can master? (Idk my IQ btw, could be both high or low. I really dont know)

Also, would I be able to still connect with people with the intelligence because I would have a high Empathic Intelligence? I noticed that the Higher the IQ of someone is, the lower their EQ will be. Making them a bit Egoistic and unhandsome.

Its a complex topic with many questions

[–] sunzu2@thebrainbin.org 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)
[–] Anticorp@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

Hello beautiful.

[–] whaleross@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

Would I be pretty and daft enough to not overthink and complicate everything and to finally be happy?

Ok then. Let me be a himbo. The ladies may take advantage.

[–] Bearlydave@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

I chose Chameleon from the Xanth universe.

[–] davel@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (3 children)

I thought I blocked this shit hole instance a couple days ago. Apparently it didn't work. Time to add them again!

Why do you keep coming back, OP?

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[–] BigBenis@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

If we're talking 90+ percentile then no question I'd go with smarts and use it to have a big impact on some field of science. Otherwise I'd probably still pick smarts but it's more of a tossup.

[–] AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago
[–] RBWells@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago (4 children)

Where do I live? If I'm in a place where people are beautiful, slightly below average attractiveness would be perfect for the rest of the world, make me a genius.

If I live where people are so intelligent and are ugly, please make me better looking and slightly dumber than them, I can make my way through the world just fine.

I think looks are easier to fix, but learning can help fix stupid - I'm sure there are at least some stupid people with more sense than some smart people.

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Whats good looking gonna do if you are gonna be suceptable to the simplest scams in the world?

[–] bradorsomething@ttrpg.network 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Well how long would I have to give one of them up for?

[–] Anticorp@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago
[–] Lettuceeatlettuce@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 months ago

Easily smart and slightly below average attractiveness. It's pretty trivial to boost your appearance by 2-3 "points" with some decent fashion choices, makeup, working out, and good grooming.

Worst case, I use my high intelligence to get a high paying job and use some of the money for plastic surgery.

[–] rekabis@programming.dev 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

I have always taken the metaphorical red pill when given a chance. I would rather live in pain and suffering knowing the truth, than living in ignorance and happiness.

And I don’t mind being ugly. I’m a misanthrope anyhow. Being ugly just means you are more likely to be left alone.

I want the intelligence, but could I settle for my current level of attractiveness?

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