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What does it mean?
Intelligence has not been proven to help survival.
In plain terms
We are not sure if intelligence helps us survive.
What can you take from it?
Being smart does not guarantee survival.

Where it applies

  • debate
  • education
  • policy

Putting it to work

  • question assumptions
  • focus on other traits

Questions to consider

  • Is intelligence always an advantage?
  • What traits help survival most?

Another view

Evidence suggests intelligence does aid survival in many cases.

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