# Why extremely intelligent people can’t do basic tasks

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Podcast: [Prof. Edward Dutton: The Jolly Heretic on Odysee](https://stenobird.com/podcast/prof-edward-dutton-the-jolly-heretic-on-odysee-6450517)
Published: 2026-07-20T09:43:00+00:00
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