Everyone thinks they’re slightly smarter than regular. I think some people get into a situation where their group is exposed outside and everyone calls them stupid. So they say they were being *ironically stupid*. But, no, they just ARE stupid and desperately trying to cling to being smart.
Best way to avoid this? Pick the person you want to be or what you want, and do that. Then other people’s opinion is not important and you don’t have to contort your reality to still be the smartest person. Takes too much time. Just realize you’re not, because the smartest people are lonely for company, so that’s not you. We’re mostly all average. Accept other people are exactly like you and stop trying to find ways why you’re superior.
Best way to avoid this? Pick the person you want to be or what you want, and do that. Then other people’s opinion is not important and you don’t have to contort your reality to still be the smartest person. Takes too much time. Just realize you’re not, because the smartest people are lonely for company, so that’s not you. We’re mostly all average. Accept other people are exactly like you and stop trying to find ways why you’re superior.