Adam Carolla on the Misery of Intelligence

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Uploaded by on Apr 24, 2009

In the footsteps of Socrates, Adam Carolla explains why it is miserable to be smart in a world of blissful ignorance. This phenomenon is known as depressive realism.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Depressive_realism

*This is a clip from the March 30th, 2009 episode of the Adam Carolla Podcast. Get it on iTunes!

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  • I like how everyone, or almost everyone listening to this, thinks this is them.

  • I had wondered why this guy dissapeared after the man show. He was way funnier then jimmy kimmel. Now I know its cuz he is smart.

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  • if you've never wondered if your one of the stupid people, I have some bad news for you...

  • @aflonewolf yes bc that would have been the same. Enjoy your day.

  • With knowledge doubt increases.

  • @AFLoneWolf No kidding!

  • Or he just could have said, "Ignorance is bliss."

  • This is the most intelligent conglomerate of statements that have ever been regergitated by this genius,

  • I kind of wish I didn't find this guy's voice unbearable.

  • "From much knowledge comes much vexing, and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow."

  • @ace1122tw way funnier than jimmy kimmel for sure.

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