Why Pursuing Intellectual Growth Often Leads to Isolation

Because deep down the issue with this is when you think in this way, when you try to become more intellectually competent, the opposite, I'm going to consider that the opposite of being intellectually lazy. You're going to isolate yourself by default. It's the only way. You can't help it but isolate yourself because you're going to challenge what the majority says. And by you doing so, you're going to be ostracized from the group. Like that's how it works.

The majority says one thing, you say something different. Majority no longer wants you. So they push you away. Now you're by yourself. You're part of the minority, but the minority of people who are actually intellectually competent is so small that you'll probably just be alone.

Now, you can find people who are like you, but it's a challenge. So, it's up to you to determine if it's worth even engaging in. But that's for you to decide.