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Sisyphus
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Mk said:Sisyphus?You must have wireless now.
yea I've had it for a while now.
what makes you say that?
Is there a way to appear smarter?
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SUMMARY
The forum discussion centers on strategies for appearing smarter, with participants suggesting various approaches. Key recommendations include wearing black and gray clothing, carrying a book by Jean Paul Sartre, and using sophisticated vocabulary, particularly SAT-level words. The conversation highlights the importance of genuine knowledge over mere appearance, emphasizing that true intelligence comes from continuous learning and meaningful engagement with literature and culture.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of Sartre's philosophical works, particularly "Being and Nothingness" and "No Exit."
- Familiarity with SAT vocabulary and its application in conversation.
- Knowledge of literary analysis, especially regarding authors like W. Somerset Maugham.
- Awareness of social cues and attire that influence perceptions of intelligence.
- Read "Being and Nothingness" by Jean Paul Sartre to grasp existential philosophy.
- Study SAT vocabulary to enhance conversational skills and articulate thoughts clearly.
- Explore literary works by W. Somerset Maugham for insights into character development and narrative style.
- Research effective communication techniques to improve social interactions and express ideas more eloquently.
This discussion is beneficial for individuals seeking to enhance their intellectual image, including students, aspiring writers, and anyone interested in improving their conversational skills and cultural knowledge.
yea I've had it for a while now.
what makes you say that?
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fargoth
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Schrödinger's Dog said:
i liked your quote, but i think it was jay who said that sentence.
homer said: "yeah well, Scooby Doo can doo-doo but jimmy carter is smarter".
anyway, warren said it all i think.
but remeber - don't show off your smarts, it makes other people feel bad/angry.
talk only about things that the other person knows about, or have a good point.
if you'd start explaining S.R. to some girl in a bar the conversation would end pretty quickly.
but if you'd insert a funny and witty remark that anyone would understand it would be fine... and don't be too artificial when inserting a remark, it's better to say nothing then to talk out of context just to show you got something to say.
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Mickey
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Write a book on how to be smart. It doesn't matter whether you actually know how to be smart or not. If you wrote a book on it, people will think you know something about it. Thus, you'll appear smart.