10. You Maintain a Healthy Skepticism of Authority

Blindly following the crowd is rarely a trait associated with high intelligence. Research published in the European Journal of Social Psychology indicates that individuals with higher cognitive abilities are significantly more likely to defy unjust authority and question established norms. You do not accept the phrase “because we have always done it this way” as a valid argument. Instead, you evaluate rules, hierarchies, and systems based on logic, fairness, and overall efficiency.