But theres also

"I know many things and people claim I'm smart, but I insist on feeling stupid anyways, and part of the rationale for that is because I do X....oh you say smart people do X? Maybe I'm pretty okay then"

Ironic because intelligent people should know correlation != causation? Well, I think sometimes correlation could indicate the cause, you just can't prove it. And in the case of myself I choose to believe!

To this point, here is the 2nd last sentence in the article:

> So, if you enjoy your swears, and being awake really late, and have a messy room, don't worry. You have a higher IQ than most!

Confirmation bias is a relentless, subtle force that shapes all of our perceptions...