On 7/4/2012 9:28 PM, rbowman wrote:
Stormin Mormon wrote:

I'd dare to guess that many of the 99% are the "git R Dun" type. They may
be better than the 1% who rely on technology.

What makes you think the '1%', defined by economic status, rely on
technology? I should frame the question as 'have any understanding of the
technology they rely on?' to be more accurate.

In a decadent society that keeps score by wealth, the elite aren't
necessarily the brightest.


All you have to do is look at the movie stars, children of the rich, and
athletes, to see the truth in that. Having or making lots of money
doesn't imply intelligence. They want you to think it does but it doesn't.

Hawke

On 7/5/2012 12:12 PM, Hawke wrote:
On 7/4/2012 9:28 PM, rbowman wrote:
Stormin Mormon wrote:

I'd dare to guess that many of the 99% are the "git R Dun" type. They
may
be better than the 1% who rely on technology.

What makes you think the '1%', defined by economic status, rely on
technology? I should frame the question as 'have any understanding of the
technology they rely on?' to be more accurate.

In a decadent society that keeps score by wealth, the elite aren't
necessarily the brightest.


All you have to do is look at the movie stars, children of the rich, and
athletes, to see the truth in that. Having or making lots of money
doesn't imply intelligence.

Generally, high IQ correlates with higher income.