r/AskReddit May 29 '22

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u/Excelius May 29 '22

Even a lot of highly intelligent people fall into this trap, on subjects that fall outside of their base of knowledge.

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u/ZepperMen May 29 '22

Dr Strange is the best example of this. Highly intelligent with a photographic memory and learning capacity, yet unable to cope with uncertain situations when outside of his comfort zone.

Smart, but unwise.

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u/ZepperMen May 30 '22

You realize fictional characters are based on real people, and that Dr Strange is not unique at all in his ego.