2007-03-23 10:35:12 · 5 answers · asked by just me 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I think our ability to make good decisions is more accurate. For some people that's intelligence, and for some that happens by instinct.
2007-03-23 10:38:42 · answer #1 · answered by KC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To an extent, I'd say.
But there are other factors that alter our lifestyle, such as self-esteem, ambition, values, etc. that may make us choose things that aren't indicative of our intelligence. We are constantly trying to find a balance between all of those things to make the right decisions. Throw in physical addictions to smoking, fast food, drugs, etc. and the situation becomes more complicated.
One could argue that taking the time to thoughtfully balance those things is the ultimate sign of intelligence, to which the answer to your question would be a big fat greek yes.
2007-03-23 10:45:19 · answer #2 · answered by truthyness 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily...not all of the very rich are super intelligent. Not all of the very poor are drop-outs. There are people from all walks of life who enjoy learning, and whose parents taught them a lot before and during elementary school. There are also parents from all classes who never taught their children a thing.
If only the rich were intelligent, there would not be scholarships.
2007-03-23 10:42:15 · answer #3 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think our accomplishments reflect intelligence. look at Edgar Allen Poe, he was a drunk and that is certainly looked at as unintelligent but he was one of the most ingenious writers of all time.
2007-03-23 10:45:06 · answer #4 · answered by fencer_guy2010 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. If we abuse resources, it shows an inability to live intelligently. People who live closer and more in tune with nature are intelligent.
2007-03-23 10:41:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋