Honestly man, talk to as many people as you can, and bring up intellectual subjects. One thing I've noticed through the years is that a LOT of people are smart and intelligent...but they are so caught up with their everyday shit and boring conversations that they never let it show. All they need is a little motivation..

Talk to people, excite their brains with interesting things and you will see that side of them emerge. Some people are more open than others, and that's how you find the ones you want to keep in your circle of close friends.

I understand that you have tried sparking intellectual conversations with people and weren't satisfied with the reactions you have encountered. Start off easy...try to make them understand where you are coming from... perception is something that many people overlook and underestimate. The way you project what you say might be confusing to some people, and they might just not get you. Whereas if you used a different approach to a certain subject, you might get them to understand better, therefore making them more enthusiastic about sharing intellectual matters and even learn about them.

As some people stated in this thread...older people might be what you are looking for. I personally love hanging out with older folks because they are so much more experienced and have such a vast perception of things. Not to mention that they obviously have learned more. You might just be one of those people who are ahead of their times, you know?

One more thing...if you think there is nobody around you that is able to keep up with your level of intellect, why not spread your knowledge?! There's nothing more satisfying than passing something on to someone else... If you can't join them, educate them!

Good luck my friend :jointsmile: