Why does everyone think they are more intelligent and clever?

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There are several reasons to explain why everyone thinks of themselves as more intelligent and clever:

**1) Self-Deception:**

Humans are naturally positively biased toward themselves. We focus on our good points and ignore the bad points. As a result, we think we are more intelligent and clever than we really are.

**2) Social Comparison:**

We often compare ourselves to others. When we compare ourselves to people who seem less intelligent or smarter than us, we think of ourselves as smarter and smarter.

**3) Increase in self-esteem:**

Thinking of ourselves as intelligent and clever helps boost our self-esteem. When we feel good about ourselves, we feel more successful in life.

**4) Cognitive bias:**

Certain cognitive biases can affect our perception of our own intelligence and cleverness. For example, "confirmation bias" helps us find and remember information that supports our existing beliefs, including beliefs about our own intelligence and cleverness.

**5) Cultural Influence:**

Some cultures value intelligence and cunning. In such a culture, people may feel more pressure to appear intelligent and clever.

It is important to remember that everyone has a tendency to think of themselves as more intelligent and clever. However, it is important to be aware of this tendency so that it does not affect our decision-making and interactions with others.