If you think your intelligence is perfect and not afraid to make a mistake, then you are probably not the only person who feels it. However, can we always determine our level of intelligence and self -criticism? Let's take a look at the Danning-Cruger effect in terms of high intelligence and its impact on the level of anxiety.
Let's try to comprehend Socrates' saying "I know I know nothing" through the lens of Euclidean geometry. Suppose a person's mind can be imagined as a point where all intelligence and knowledge are united. At first glance, this point can look like a perfect imagination - infallible and absolutely smart. However, when this point expands to a circle, unknown areas become much more, pointing to the limited understanding.
Scientists say that the higher the level of intelligence, the more realities you remain unknown. The Danning-Cruger effect emphasizes the scientifically confirmed fact of direct connection between intelligence and the level of self-criticism. Thus, the higher the level of intelligence, the greater the forwarding of your own abilities.
On the other hand, the relationship between intelligence and anxiety is not so direct. Increased anxiety in a person with high intelligence can be associated with the ability to predict the effects of events. This can be useful to solve problems at an early stage, but can also lead to stress that paralyzes will and causes the danger to inaction.
Therefore, a high level of intelligence can lead to a complex balance between confidence in one's own abilities and anxiety over possible consequences.
