kevo2002 wrote:
^It depends what you class as intelligence. I know some really knowledgable people who got straight As, could computer programme, add like a calculator,
recite the dictionary and various facts, but I wouldn't class them as 'intelligent' because they had no common sense whatsoever. They
couldn't read or interact with people, judge situations, act accordingly, form opinions or express themselves etc. And on the other hand I know some
people who don't have a single qualification, but they are great at working and understanding people, have raised kids well, etc.
It's weird
The thing is there are different types of intelligence, like you said you have to have intelligence to raise a child, to pass an exam etc, these
are all forms of intelligence, which are learned. Instinct is even a learned thing (thought we develop this very quick), you wouldn't call a new born baby
intelligent, would you?.