Cleverness

[Infinite Unity]

I'm having this contemplation whether cleverness is good or not good. I realize that it may differ from situations and people, but in a general sense, what do you think. Is it good or is it harmful?

I would say the general use of clever, to me, is equal to subversion. A lot of times it seems to me that the "logical" thing to do, is quantified by means of separation. Well if "I" buy this, I'll have this left, and can get this. To me cleverness trys to use false values, and misdirection to achieve subversion over "other". Now I would think that a cleverness towards resourcefullness of ones own resources would be positive.

So if this cleverness is being aimed at "others" in an subversive way, then its negative. If it is being used as, being clever with resources, or what one has at hand, and is not being subversive. Then I would consider it positive.


One thing we should always consider is the give-take of, the world. Nothing is free, someone or something, had to put in the work for every material and food product we buy. Its like tug of war in a sense, the rope or goods being pulled one way, means the loss of goods on the other end. Thats predominately why I dont like this monetary system, every interaction has deceit ingrained into, every interaction monetary wise is at a gain to one individual and a loss to another, think: profit.

Being "sharp" is not the same as being "shrewd" to me. Shrewd to me seems an uncaring disposition towards others, for self gain. Shrewd is shutting down someone's power, because they arent paying, and you dont give a damn. Your worried about counting them Benjamin's.

So overall practically anything can be used for positive or negative means. Its all in the intention. Cleverness can be used for positive or negative.