“It is not clear that intelligence has any long-term survival value.”
— Stephen Hawking
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Being smart does not necessarily mean you will live longer or better. Think about animals like dinosaurs; they were huge and powerful but are now extinct. On the other hand, small animals like cockroaches, which are not smart, have been around for millions of years and are still here today. This shows that having intelligence does not always help in surviving over long periods. In our own lives, just because someone is very clever does not mean they will always succeed or stay safe. Sometimes, being adaptable, lucky, or in the right place at the right time matters more for survival. So, while being intelligent is good, we should also focus on other traits like resilience and adaptability to thrive in the long run.
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Adaptation Biology Evolution Existential Future Human nature Human species Intelligence Long-term Longevity Natural selection Philosophy Survival ValueFEATURED QUOTES
