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What does it mean?
Human intelligence is not necessarily nature's greatest creation.
In plain terms
Intelligence may not be nature's best gift.
What can you take from it?
Consider traits beyond intelligence.

Where it applies

  • philosophy
  • science
  • self-reflection

Putting it to work

  • value other traits
  • study nature
  • be humble

Questions to consider

  • What is better than intelligence?
  • How does nature surprise you?

Another view

Intelligence is still highly useful.

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