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You can make a designer baby. Would you rather optimize it primarily for intelligence or happiness/optimism?

intelligence
51.9%
happiness
48.1%

522 votesFinal results

6:07 PM · Apr 16, 2017

Lost in a Classist Society

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The world has enough people that are blissfully happy due to their stupidity. Being intelligent isn't fun, but we need more intelligent ppl.

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@JimmyJohn_56754

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Happiness is given way too much weight these days. It's not an achievement. My dog is happy - doesn't contribute to society much though.

@mbriancrawford

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emotional intelligence