Small question
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Happy idiot. I'd rather just be happy any day. At least I'd be content with my stupid self. 
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Personally I say a miserable genius. Sure, whether one is a happy idiot or a miserable genius one can make a difference in the world but, from my perspective, it seems as though one might be more able to make a larger difference
Idiot is an unfortunate term once used when referring to someone with an intellectual disability that left them functioning at the level of a two year old. I've worked with many very happy people that fit this criterion. So I would chose this over a life of misery.
This reminds me of Flowers For Algernon. Is ignorance bliss? I don't even have an answer, and I've had, like, five years to think about it.
Somehow, I think either option is quite tragic. And, really, you can't define happiness; doesn't it depend a lot on your outlook on life? Your own happiness is something you can control to an extent (not considering circumstances outside of your control or involving other people).
Somehow, I think either option is quite tragic. And, really, you can't define happiness; doesn't it depend a lot on your outlook on life? Your own happiness is something you can control to an extent (not considering circumstances outside of your control or involving other people).
I choose reality, miserable genius. My thirst in life is to know more, I don't want to know who I would be if that wasn't me.
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Shai Gar
