Originally Posted by
buzzman
Yeah, what we call "intelligence" may not be all that good for our survival as a species. For example, if humanity comes to an end due to a nuclear holocaust, which would be the result of our intelligence
and our stupidity.
But species aren't selected for and against; genes are, within a given gene pool. If smarter people out breed stupider ones, that's all it takes, and public-mindedness about the future doesn't even get a back seat.