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An example cited is American political discourse, where some well-educated people dismiss a large portion of the population—Trump voters—with contempt. This attitude, the speaker warns, is destructive, as it prevents civil dialogue and overlooks the fact that intelligence does not necessarily equate to moral or practical wisdom.
The Virtue of Humility and Moral Integrity
The discussion then shifts to the moral dimension of intellectual pursuits. The speaker uses the metaphor of a carpenter—someone whose work, if dishonest, collapses immediately—highlighting the importance of integrating honesty and morality with skill. The point is that intellectual brilliance should not be mistaken for moral superiority.