Common sense vs. pseudo-intellectualism: The ultimate showdown.

Added: 2026-05-17

[00:00:00]So, before I get into this, let me give you a couple of definitions from our friends over at Merriam-Webster.

[00:00:08]Common sense is defined as sound and prudent judgment based on a simple perception of the situation and or facts.

[00:00:20]Pseudo intellectualism a person who wants to be thought of as having a lot of intelligence and knowledge, but who really is neither intelligent and or knowledgeable.

[00:00:35]It sounds simple, right?

[00:00:37]Common sense is a sound and prudent judgment based on facts.

[00:00:42]And it's called common sense because it is based on making decisions by the simple preponderance of evidence, if you will.

[00:00:51]That's given at any moment.

[00:00:54]Typically, a conclusion that absolutely anyone of an average IQ or higher should be able to come to.

[00:01:04]You know, basic common sense that every adult man or woman should garner as they make their way through life.

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