This is an interesting article I found online.
Here is an excerpt: Why Do Smart People Do Foolish Things?
Intelligence is not the same as critical thinking—and the difference matters. We all probably know someone who is intelligent but does surprisingly stupid things. My family delights in pointing out times when I (a professor) make really dumb mistakes.
Read the full article here:
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-do-smart-people-do-foolish-things/