Intelligence is great, in fact, it’s even a point of attraction (well, I’ve been known to overlook a less than stellar physique while under the spell of someone’s brilliant mind - but I’m also an idiot, sometimes), however, what we really need is more heart - compassion, empathy, the will to carve out time to help others, being willing to go out of our way to help others... Yes, the wellbeing of the self should come first but not at the cost of deforming our society or collapsing it completely, surrendering everything to always be safe! I was just reminded of a poem (a darkly funny one): On the Birth of a Son by Su Tung-Po Families, when a child is born Want it to be intelligent. I, through intelligence, Having wrecked my whole life, Only hope the baby will prove Ignorant and stupid. Then he will crown a tranquil life By becoming a Cabinet Minister.