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I think being wise and being intelligent are different qualities. You might solve a puzzle in shorter time if you're intelligent, or remember more things. But if you're wise you will spend your energy to solve the right puzzle and remember the right things.

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Intelligence beyond a certain level tends to cause hubris, which decreases wisdom.

How do we measure wisdom? Is there a "WQ test"?

We also really need a test that measures risk-taking and ability to bend rules to achieve positive outcome.

There's already the WC test. Which as one gets older one is less likely to pass.

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