Why Smart People Sometimes Act Stupid | Matthew Broussard on A Bit of Optimism 2025

Why do incredibly smart people sometimes make the dumbest decisions? In this episode of A Bit of Optimism, comedian Matthew Broussard dives deep into the psychology behind intelligence, confidence, ego, humor, and the human tendency to overthink.

This conversation explores how being “smart” can sometimes become a trap—when intellect turns into overconfidence, when logic blocks emotional awareness, and when humor becomes a shield. Matthew shares personal stories, comedy insights, and the surprising truth about what real wisdom looks like.

0:00 - Host Introduces Matthew
0:31 - Feeling Stupid Universal
1:28 - Too Smart Comedian
2:53 - Choosing Risk Path
4:29 - Comedy Costs Job
5:18 - Internet Impacts Comedy
7:18 - Pandemic Social Media
10:08 - Comedy as Science
17:36 - Porsche Ad Break
21:00 - Math Education Reform
29:40 - Blame Poor Teaching
1:04:01 - Calm Woman Begins

If you're interested in self-improvement, motivation, mental growth, or just love thoughtful comedy—this is for you.

Watch, learn, and laugh along.
Sometimes the smartest thing you can do… is admit you don’t know everything.

⭐ Key Topics Discussed

Why smart people make “stupid” mistakes

Humor as a coping mechanism

Balancing intelligence with emotional awareness

Overthinking and self-doubt

Personal growth and life lessons

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