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The Definition Of Intellectual.

"Intellectual – Adjective

1. Appealing to or engaging the intellect: intellectual pursuits.
2. Of or pertaining to the intellect or its use: intellectual powers.
3. Possessing or showing intellect or mental capacity, esp. to a high degree: an intellectual person.
4. Guided or developed by or relying on the intellect rather than upon emotions or feelings; rational.
5. Characterized by or suggesting a predominance of intellect: an intellectual way of speaking.

–Noun

6. A person of superior intellect.
7. A person who places a high value on or pursues things of interest to the intellect or the more complex forms and fields of knowledge, as aesthetic or philosophical matters, esp. on an abstract and general level.
8. An extremely rational person; a person who relies on intellect rather than on emotions or feelings.
9. A person professionally engaged in mental labor, as a writer or teacher." - Dictionary.com

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Comment by Michael Silverton on February 1, 2009 at 10:13am: Hi Brigitta. I was being a bit smart-alecky; there are many well-adjusted humans who are way smarter than I am; however, I've also observed significant numbers of situations where the "best and brightest" get worked to the grindstone while the "popular kids" take the credit, promotions, and the cash in the work environment. I know that sounds jaded and I wish the data I've observed didn't support that perspective; but it does. Nevertheless, I'm always pressing forward to encourage innovation and creativity throughout life's journey. So, am I jaded? Yes. Am I optimistic? Yes. Guess that makes me a bit of a Jaded Optimist? ;-)

Comment by Brigitta on December 14, 2008 at 10:14pm: I do consider myself an intellectual and a geek, but I've had the good fortune to generally find myself surrounded by...well, my "own kind," I suppose. Enough, anyway, that Michael Silverton's use of the term "The Normals" shocked me just a little. Am I really the only smart person not horribly traumatized by high school?

Comment by Michael Silverton on October 29, 2008 at 9:49am: Come on smarties, let's DUMB IT DOWN in here! If we're so smart, how come we haven't figured out that The Normals just don't trust us and use our impossible desire to Fit In as leverage to pay us half their salary whilst doing twice their work, eh? :-/