According to science, you may be more likely to gain respect and status by helping others

Human intelligence is still a bit of an enigma.

The short version

• Researchers have some ideas about why advanced intelligence evolved in humans, but they have not come to a conclusive answer.
• One prominent idea is that intelligence serves a social function.
• In their new study, a group of researchers led by Jonathan Egeland reports additional evidence supporting this idea.

What happened

According to their research, published in the journal Evolution and Human Behavior, greater intelligence seems to garner more respect, but only when it's applied to tasks that help others. This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies .

Why it matters

Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: The study authors write, "More specifically, the relationships are mutually beneficial in that both leaders and followers cooperate with each other.

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