Is it? I don't know.
Well, does it impact what you are willing to do or try? Or it's just an abstract "I wish I were as cool" feeling?
If you imagine yourself lacking that perception (e.g. imagine everyone's IQ -- except yours -- dropping by 20 points), would the things you do in life change?
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