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The more you know, the more lonely you get.

I suspect they crave the company of peers more than attention.

Naggum eventually couldn't cope if I remember correctly.

We're failing all over the place.

I don't believe that's true. Several of the smartest people I know are among the most socially-capable and personally engaged. I think a healthy person recognizes value in aspects of a person additional to their intellect.

What one knows is irrelevant past the ultimate heartbeat.

What one can teach has the potential to carry forward.

I think you're making a serious mistake assuming that's the end of the curve, the ones you can relate to most likely haven't dug deep enough yet.

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