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Those are merely interesting characteristics, which talented people may or may not have, and do not define the value of a person.

Such arrogance indicates unclear thinking.

We could also divide people into two groups: those who think *their* talents are by definition the essential measure of a person's value; and those with sufficient mental acuity to realize how fortunate it is that other people are different (and can do what they can't, as well as appreciate their specific talents in return).

This thread needs a serious injection about what a guru is, because having a red butthole and an answer does *not* make someone a "guru". That is just an informed butthole... a dime-a-dozen item of no value on Usenet.

A guru is someone who can lead by imparting knowledge to others.

(Virtually *all* definitions of "guru" indicate teacher, advisor, leader etc. Having correct knowledge is not required. And no definition even hints that problem solving is involved, or that a guru necessarily has higher intrinsic value than anyone else.)

Lesson One: People are *not* stupid or worthless just because they are different than you. Rather, that is exactly what makes them valuable to you.

Lesson Two: Not being aware of Lesson One indicates mental deficiency.

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