Does High IQ Make You Unhappy? | The Intelligence Paradox

A groundbreaking study says the smarter you are, the less happy you might be. In Episode 4 of Temporally Scripted, Jack Austin and Adam Garcia dive into the complex relationship between intelligence and happiness. Can a high IQ lead to anxiety, overthinking, and isolation? Are simpler lives actually more fulfilling? We tackle everything from the science of IQ, societal biases, and education systems to the emotional impact of being "too smart."

Whether you consider yourself a genius, average, or blissfully clueless, this episode challenges how we think about intelligence, mental health, and what it really means to live a good life.

🧠 What’s your take—does more intelligence equal less joy? Let us know in the comments.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Does higher IQ make you less happy?
01:00 - What IQ actually measures
03:00 - The intelligence paradox explained
06:00 - Low IQ and cause-effect thinking
08:00 - Why the military won’t accept certain IQ levels
09:00 - Existential dread and high intelligence
12:00 - Ignorance is bliss: is it true?
14:00 - Can higher awareness cause anxiety?
17:00 - Does job type correlate with intelligence?
19:00 - Is IQ over-glorified?
21:00 - Non-traditional intelligence in tribes and children
24:00 - Global IQ vs intelligence capital
28:00 - Intelligence and relationships
30:00 - Are schools stifling creativity?
34:00 - Can AI fix education?
37:00 - Do universities still matter?
39:00 - What kind of neighbors would AI want?
42:00 - Final thoughts on intelligence and fulfillment
43:30 - Teaser: Next week’s episode on AI & humor

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