The question is poorly formed. How do you measure smartness? And who is doing the measuring. A programming language can provide a framework for problem solvi

The question is poorly formed. How do you measure smartness? And who is doing the measuring. A programming language can provide a framework for problem solving, and such a framework can make the task of solving a class of problems easier. Because problems can be solved with less work, it makes you feel smarter. Having the right abstractions makes problem solving simpler.