This post seems like a rant more than anything, but I'll try to explain my thoughts too.
Can I assume that by "smart" and "stupid" you are referring to IQ? Or is it ability level? Because I know plenty of high-IQ people who can't operate a lawnmower, while there are less-intelligent people who could assemble said lawnmower from parts.
I don't think there is any catch-all argument for "having it better." Quality of life has so many factors built into it. There are brilliant stock brokers out there who are miserable, and disabled janitors who are some of the happiest people I've met. Yes, basic education is easier for the "smart" people. Yes they get the better-paying jobs. BUT the job may be less secure or more stressful than that low-paying job. The relationship argument is iffy, because there are smart people who lack social skills, as well as those who don't. A dumb guy may have a great body, and get a date before the smart guy does. Or the smart guy is just an a$$hole, so the girl goes for the nice dumb guy. I think your argument is more emotional than anything.
There is also the "nature vs. nurture" argument - being predisposed to a certain way of life, or getting what you want out of it. But that's a WHOLE lot more to write.
Personally, while yes I do think the deck is stacked against the "dumb" population, I don't think there is a reasonable way to compare the two. That's the great thing about being an individual in such a large society - not a single one of us will be the same type of person, get the same opportunities, and have the same situation as any other person.
Who has it harder, smart people or stupid people?
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This post seems like a rant more than anything, but I'll try to explain my thoughts too.
Can I assume that by "smart" and "stupid" you are referring to IQ? Or is it ability level? Because I know plenty of high-IQ people who can't operate a lawnmower, while there are less-intelligent people who could assemble said lawnmower from parts.
I don't think there is any catch-all argument for "having it better." Quality of life has so many factors built into it. There are brilliant stock brokers out there who are miserable, and disabled janitors who are some of the happiest people I've met. Yes, basic education is easier for the "smart" people. Yes they get the better-paying jobs. BUT the job may be less secure or more stressful than that low-paying job. The relationship argument is iffy, because there are smart people who lack social skills, as well as those who don't. A dumb guy may have a great body, and get a date before the smart guy does. Or the smart guy is just an a$$hole, so the girl goes for the nice dumb guy. I think your argument is more emotional than anything.
There is also the "nature vs. nurture" argument - being predisposed to a certain way of life, or getting what you want out of it. But that's a WHOLE lot more to write.
Personally, while yes I do think the deck is stacked against the "dumb" population, I don't think there is a reasonable way to compare the two. That's the great thing about being an individual in such a large society - not a single one of us will be the same type of person, get the same opportunities, and have the same situation as any other person.