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However, the speaker criticizes the tendency toward arrogance among highly intellectual or creative communities, which leads to siloing—dividing people into insular groups that look down on others outside their niche. This arrogance, often stemming from a mistaken association between intelligence and wisdom, creates barriers to genuine understanding.
It's important to realize that wisdom and intelligence are distinct; many wise individuals are not exceptionally smart in the traditional sense. Wisdom involves moral development, character, and perspective—qualities that enable individuals to see beyond their own knowledge.