What is the Midwit meme?

The "Midwit meme" is a humorous representation of IQ distribution graphically depicted as a bell curve. This meme typically illustrates three types of people:

1. On the left side: Depicted as someone who appears somewhat simple or less intellectual (often humorously portrayed as a Neanderthal-like figure).
2. In the middle: Often a character appearing stressed, overthinking, or overly intellectual (sometimes represented as a 'woke' social justice warrior or someone with a complicated view).
3. On the right side: Shown as a wise, sage-like figure, akin to a Jedi Master, representing high intelligence and simplicity.

The humor in the meme lies in the portrayal of both the simple and the highly intelligent ending up with similar straightforward conclusions, while the person in the middle tends to overcomplicate things with elaborate reasoning or ideology. This representation suggests that sometimes, the simplest or most direct insights (shared by those on either end of the intelligence spectrum) are most effective, contrasting with the convoluted approach of the "Midwit" in the middle 1.

The meme also plays a role beyond humor, as discussed by Shaan Puri and Sam Parr on the My First Million, where it resonates with everyday decisions and thinking patterns, advising against unnecessary complication in thinking and action 2 3.