Wikipedia, which is often stupidly referenced as the “final say” of factual information, defines stupidity as a lack of intelligence, understanding, reason, wit, or sense—but these are only topical distinctions. Stupidity can actually be categorically broken down into different types: are you born stupid? Do you react stupidly to situations where “normal” people might react differently? Have you ever felt dumb with love? Clinical psychology, philosophy and sociology have attempted to study what actually makes a person stupid. As it turns out, the ability for humans to metaphysically examine their own intellect spawned the idea that somebody could actually be stupid. But is this just a relative statement? Can you be stupid in a world where there is no definition of smart? Is there hard science that proves stupidity is a natural part of life, or is it something we just made up?
