I believe that intelligence is not the same as being smart. Intelligence (what we measure with IQ tests) is basically just a measurement of your ability to thin

I believe that intelligence is not the same as being smart. Intelligence (what we measure with IQ tests) is basically just a measurement of your ability to think abstractly. And yes being able to think abstractly is an excellent skill to have! Especially when working in math/physics/engineering/programming. However the world is full of high IQ people who make non-smart decisions every single day.