Originally Posted by zitsky

I can think of many examples from my own experience of high IQ people who can't get along with their colleagues. It's not just scientists and engineers that can't get along. Plenty of "smart" people can't cooperate because they think their way is better. We do see plenty of these smart people in politics but I think the typical politician knows they have to work together, at least with their own party, to get something done.

Knowing the arrogance of some engineers, I shudder to imagine a world where they are put in charge.