- Smugness and unwarrented arrogance which lead to underestimation of the opponent. [VO16]
Counter-traditionism
Note that the below is to be contrasted with “reform within tradition” types.
- Lack of deep intelligence and respect (to the point of deep disaffection) for time-tested classical/ naturally selected thought despite education NNT16.
- Lack of regard for tranditional community structure
Revolution
- Revolutionary tendencies
- Inability to deliver promised goods.
- “In the manifest failure of their abilities, they take credit for their intentions.” –E. Burke
- Eventual disenchantment of those they want to “reform”.
Bad data
- Lack of “care for data” juxtaposing abstraction in high IQ people MT15.
- This jinxes those who otherwise have high IQs.
Poor n-th order thinking
- “Typically, the IYI get the first order logic right, but not second-order (or higher) effects making him totally incompetent in complex domains. " [NNT16]
Contrast with grounded wisdom
- Need to understand the opponent, applying the principle of charity, rather than responding with disgust. [VO16, ]