Why intelligent people are less social 🧠❓

This suggests that our hunter-gatherer brains were perfectly suited to the way of life that prevailed then, when there would

 have been a smaller population and we would have lived in groups of approximately 150 individuals apiece. To survive, social connection would have been essential. Intelligent people have this capacity for adaptation. In the past, a more advanced human would have been better able to trust their instincts; today, a more advanced human is better equipped to create their own destiny rather than simply following the herd.

This is supported by the fact that, according to self-report, happiness levels are frequently higher in smaller towns than in larger ones. This phenomenon is known as the “urban-rural

 happiness gradient.” This could be caused by a variety of things, but most likely it’s because people flourish in more intimate

 social settings and sincere interactions. There is a sense of belonging and community in tiny towns. Instead of feeling lost in the crowd in a larger city, you greet the same folks when you walk out to the deli in the morning. Similar to a larger city, a smaller town places more value on who you are and how you interact with others than on your accomplishments or outward appearance. The point still stands: smart people (and happy people!) flourish in a small number of deep, sincere connections. Intelligent individuals tend to ignore this in favor of their own hobbies.