Below are some links and info regarding two people, who at various times, have been proclaimed to have the highest measured and documented IQ in the world, that we know of. Both of these folks seem to have real good common sense. They do not seem to be “geeks”, in the classic sense applied to the image of the nerd walking around like a klutz, somewhat clueless socially, or handicapped in some other basic human ability.
The below dude was (for a long time) a professional bouncer at a bar, and is (one of the) smartest humans in world:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Michael_Langan
3-part series of interviews with Mr. Langan:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ak5Lr3qkW0
Since 1986, Marilyn has been writing the “Ask Marilyn” question-and-answer column for Parade, the Sunday magazine distributed by 379 newspapers, with a circulation of 34 million and a readership of 79 million, the largest periodical in the world.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marilyn_vos_Savant
Her personal ‘official’ website: http://www.marilynvossavant.com/bio.html
I’ve had some interest in geniuses for a long time. I’ve known a small handful in my life, once or twice become very acquainted with them. In my experience, they are no more susceptible to emotional harm than the average person. If they are ostrasized and persecuted as children (or teens) for being “different”, and if they do not have a fantastic support system at home or otherwise, then they will be no more or less likely to have the same kinds of problems any other person would have, if they went through those same circumstances, perhaps for some other reason (such as being different by some physical attribute).
Here’s an interesting quote: “They say that a 30-point difference in IQ is critical to communication. If you have an IQ of more then 30 points in excess of the person to whom you are speaking, that person may not understand a large amount of what you are saying.” (taken from: LongURL on Aug. 3rd, 2007).
Of course, it also will really “hurt” your ability to communicate with another person if they cannot connect with you emotionally, because you are in your own bubble of arrogance, ego, and condescension.