Alcohol Quote by Steven Pinker
“Being smarter gives you a tailwind throughout life. People who are more intelligent earn more, live longer, get divorced less, are less likely to get addicted to alcohol and tobacco, and their children live longer.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Enlightenment Now, 2018
Higher intelligence correlates with better health, longevity, and social outcomes, benefiting both individuals and their descendants.
In simple terms: Intelligence improves life outcomes.
Invest in education and cognitive health.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- school curricula
- public health campaigns
- family planning
- workplace wellness
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies boost cognitive development?
- What policies support intelligent populations?
Correlation is not causation; other factors matter.