{UAH} How do you identify a smart person in 3 minutes?

Zachary Isaac

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To ask this question you have to define what you mean by "smart".

There is a vast difference between an educated man and an intelligent one.

Look at their clothes:

"Smart" people tend to understand that flashy clothes and high-end suits dont mean anything.

Let me explain why by showing you a picture of Bill Gates.

Bill gates is worth an estimated 114.7 Billion dollars currently - one of the richest men to ever live. With money like Bill Gates you could adorn yourself with the finest Gucci, Prada, Armani, etc. at all times. You will see Bill Gates in a suit and tie at many different events that require him to be seen as the economic giant that he is - but any other time he dresses like this.

So, why is Bill in grey slacks and a jacket?

Well, ask yourself what your initial impression would be if he were wearing clothes that were worth more than your house. Many people would consider him to be pompous or a man hell-bent on stroking his ego. Others would seek him out as a friend or lover solely because of his rich appearance. This isn't the image he wants to portray, and these aren't the people he wants to attract.

Bill doesn't care for the attention that money brings. He would rather be seen and valued as the man he is, not for the price tag above his head. So he dresses the part.

It's important to note that Bill's own children are not being spoiled by this exuberant wealth either. They live an incredibly modest life because Bill knows that it is more important for his children to be morally-inclined, educated, and virtuous as opposed to rich, reliant, and closed-minded.

Look at the way they converse:

Im never intimidated by people who have a lot to say with little value. The quiet ones tend to know the most and say the least.

Think about this.

You walk up to a mentally impaired man suffering from mental retardation so severe that his words aren't even comprehensible. What would your conversation be like?

A "smart" man would know what to say to the man, but wouldnt have much to say at all. Why? Because it would be a one-sided and pointless conversation. No one would be benefiting because of the comprehension barrier. This is what a "smart" man would understand, but not necessarily how he would act. A "smart" man responds with kindness, regardless of social status or monetary discrepancy. At the end of the day, we are both just human beings. One of us just happened to be luckier and such is fate.

Much like this example, "smart" people tend to stay quiet because they feel that even if they were to convey their thoughts and feelings - the other party wouldn't ever be able to understand. It would be a lot of effort and would ultimately prove to be futile in most cases. So, why bother?

Observe how curious they are:

One of the largest indicators of intelligence is curiosity. An intelligent person usually seeks out knowledge - they want to understand concepts completely. They want to know every last detail you can provide them if something you mention piques their interest.

In order to build on ideas and think intuitively a foundation has to be created first. To do this, all relevant information has to be acquired and understood. This is the driving force behind their curiosity. They want a FULL understanding of whatever it is they are looking to understand in order to make the best informed-decision possible.

Look for non-conformity or opposition to logic:

Another thing worth noting is that some of the most brilliant innovations, theorems, discoveries, and so on were attributed to people who thought in a fashion different from everyone else. This is the case with many scientific and mathematical discoveries throughout time - everyone just stands around thinking the same thing until someone thinks differently, challenges what is known to be true, and makes progress.

Opposition to commonly held-beliefs and values alongside innovation is a recipe for genius.

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