Friedrich Nietzsche

Why are intellectuals always insulted by tribal people?

Why are intellectuals always insulted by tribal people? Well, it’s quite simple really. Tribal people are often suspicious of those who possess knowledge that they don’t understand. They feel threatened by those who can explain concepts that are beyond their comprehension, and so they resort to the ultimate insult: calling them “intellectuals”. It’s a classic case of the “ignorant versus the informed”. Unfortunately, tribal people don’t understand that knowledge can be a powerful thing. It can open up whole new worlds and provide us with an understanding of the world that we wouldn’t otherwise have. That’s why intellectuals are so important. They provide us with the knowledge we need to make informed decisions, and to better understand our place in the world. So, if tribal people want to insult someone, they should do so with a bit more thought and consideration. Insulting an intellectual is like insulting the very source of knowledge itself!