I wonder how old you are because this comes off a bit immature, but you also cite "being told for decades..." which implies more experience. Regardless though,

I wonder how old you are because this comes off a bit immature, but you also cite "being told for decades..." which implies more experience. Regardless though, it's pretty clear that the dimensions of intelligence that you possess and value are not really focused on the social and human dynamics side. This is going to be limiting in most company environments where there will always be a mix of people, with different viewpoints and different skillsets, and the only way to succeed and have impact is to figure out how to achieve goals in that environment. And I'll give you a hint here, getting other people to be like you and think like you is not the way. If everyone understood what you understand and could do what you do then what unique value are you bringing? In general, the way to succeed and grow is to focus on what you can control, build relationships and collaboration with the highest performers you can find. Don't waste your time hand-wringing about lost causes. Talk is cheap, anyone can criticize, and there are always plenty of mentally weak people ready to join in a pity party about how fucked everything is. Do NOT let yourself develop a victim mentality. Instead figure out how to do the biggest and best things you can, and if your current environment doesn't support that, then go find a new one.