Dumb people have more kids than smart people.

[Zen]

Originally Posted by Dominate

There are certainly different types of intelligence, but I still stand behind my statement.

People with street smarts don't have kids they don't want or can't afford to look after any more than people with book smarts. Actually, the very act of having a kid you don't want or can't afford to look after precludes you from claiming any kind of intelligence.

This.

Also being able to influence people is valuable, but if you want to influence the right people then you better be well read. I don't care how good of a bullshitter you are, if you walk up to someone in a real position of power you'd like to network with he'll sense you're an idiot in a heartbeat.