The most stupid people are the most emotional. The problem is that the majority of people are stupid, therefore they are completely affected by emotional speeches. The church knows this, independent preachers know this, con men know this, the politicians know this, the mass media know this. Anybody who has to successfully talk to random strangers knows this. When you switch off from the mass media, the first thing you notice is the lack of emotional bullshit speeches.
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Horrux ago
Actually, you have it reversed. The most emotional people are the most easily made stupid, because emotion makes you stupid.
Ever tried concentrating and doing something complex quickly and well while somebody is screaming bloody murder at you while holding a weapon?
Try it.
You will see when that happens even if you are super smart, you'll become dumb as a rock.
Conspirologist ago
Doesn't work with me. I started training to suppress emotions since teen age.
Horrux ago
Yes, it still works. NOT FEELING your emotions is not the same as NOT HAVING them.