r/science • u/mvea Professor | Medicine • 20d ago
Neuroscience Twin study suggests rationality and intelligence share the same genetic roots - the study suggests that being irrational, or making illogical choices, might simply be another way of measuring lower intelligence.
https://www.psypost.org/twin-study-suggests-rationality-and-intelligence-share-the-same-genetic-roots/
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u/DTFH_ 18d ago
It sounds strange and would make any headline sound 'woo woo magical', but I think we often conflate 'intelligence' for 'wisdom' as 'wisdom' is the skillful use and application of 'intelligence'.