A closer look at “New Study Finds Intelligence Earns Respect Only When Used to Help Others | Nova Global New”, exactly as the source publishes it. A new study published in Evolution and Human Behavior suggests that being smart alone isn't enough to earn social status—you also need to use your intelligence to benefit others. Led by researcher Jonathan Egeland, the study adds to evidence that human intelligence evolved primarily for social purpo A new study published in Evolution and Human Behavior suggests that being smart alone isn't enough to earn social status—you also need to use your intelligence to benefit others.
Led by researcher Jonathan Egeland, the study adds to evidence that human intelligence evolved primarily for social purposes, such as cooperation and reputation building. The researchers found that individuals who displayed high cognitive ability in tasks that helped their group gained more respect and status, while those who used their intelligence for selfish ends did not. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.