The Electronic Sideshow

Thomas Shelby has low verbal IQ, low mathematic or arithmetic capacity, however, very high mental abstraction. High mental abstraction means the ability to think about things, observe obvious patterns,play mind games and manipulation at a very high level. Only great thinkers possess this ability. When Tommy says something, there is a clear motive behind it even if you don't notice it. While talking to Alfie, he may attack his ego to get information, when talking to Sabini he might hint at his paranoia to make him insecure, in front of Churchill he talks about legacy and listens politely to gain his respect. He can be a dick to Mosley because he can ask for more if he looks disinterested. Another important aspect is his emotional disattachment and narcissism. The fact that he can read people and completely control them as well his post war PTSD allows him to make decision fearlessly and act in the most ingenious and wicked ways. https://i.pinimg.com/originals/7e/d8/f1/7ed8f142b9d841fc6856f5bb1da3568e.gif

@verucassault That could explain why people told me in another tjread I looked like a tech billionare as a teenager. Some people thought I was 18

@projectotakux When I was a teen people thought I was older. Now people think I'm younger. I'm good with that lol.

https://64.media.tumblr.com/0c76abc09414a4cde24865bfcd1f5909/af0c245045519caf-c0/s540x810/bfee1268e81d0f270b12b9c70b09f9bc5ea2479c.gif And now I see with eye serene The very pulse of the machine; A Being breathing thoughtful breath, A Traveller between life and death; The reason firm, the temperate will, Endurance, foresight, strength, and skill; A perfect Woman, nobly planned, To warn, to comfort, and command; And yet a Spirit still, and bright With something of angelic light.