There are those among us who profess to be geniuses. They talk about their 150 IQ, and make sure we all know about it.

But as smart as they are, the ones I know seem to be missing one essential component to living among the humans on this planet.

Common sense.

They have no use for people who can’t think at their level. The “genius” I know, let’s call him “The Captain”, has had an actual discussion with me in which he states he will interrupt anyone when he doesn’t think what they have to say will contribute anything to the conversation.

This same guy laughed at me during a meeting this week, and waved off a comment of mine before I was finished stating it.

The Captain may be all knowing with it comes to books and math and all that jazz, but when it comes to people, he’s a baffoon.

Sure, you’re a genius, but at what cost to the people around you?

Mike