Why True Genius Doesn’t Ask Questions

Captivity is Driven by the Focus on Cognitive Intelligence

In a world that often equates intelligence with the ability to ask probing questions and seek answers from others, we tend to overlook the most profound form of genius — the kind that emerges from a deep, intuitive understanding of the world and a relentless commitment to inner exploration and self-reflection. While we celebrate the children who ask endless questions and seek guidance from their elders, we often fail to recognize the true geniuses among us: those who are labeled as broken, rude, or unconventional, but who possess a rare and powerful form of intelligence that transcends the limitations of social norms and expectations.

At the heart of this silent brilliance is a profound connection to what psychologists call “embodied cognition” or “somatic intelligence” — the wisdom that comes from a deep attunement to one’s own bodily sensations, emotions, and intuitions. True geniuses do not need to ask questions because they are constantly engaged in a process of inner exploration and self-discovery, drawing upon their own experiences and observations to generate new insights and understandings.

This process of self-reflection and inner exploration is not always comfortable or socially acceptable. True geniuses are often seen as rude or disruptive because they refuse to accept the answers and explanations provided by others, choosing instead to trust…