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Is it better to be book smart or street smart?

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Yes 65% (37)No 35% (20)
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Discussion (24)

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@alex_riv1h ago

My grandmother and I have completely opposite answers. Generational gap is real.

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@finn_l1h ago

This is why diverse perspectives matter so much.

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@smoke_974297511h ago

If you voted no, I'd genuinely love to hear your reasoning.

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@chloe_d1h ago

Spot on. More people need to see this.

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@nina_ok1h ago

This is why diverse perspectives matter so much.

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@aisha_m241h ago

My kids (teens) and I voted differently. Really opened my eyes.

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@zara_ah1h ago

The comment section on this one is as valuable as the question itself.

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@alex_riv1h ago

Interesting perspective! I hadn't thought of it that way.

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@nneka_i281h ago

Interesting perspective! I hadn't thought of it that way.

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@fatima_k221h ago

Voted no but I respect the yes camp. Good arguments on both sides.

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@fatima_ar1h ago

Perfect question for a late-night group chat.

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@rina_s1h ago

This is the best question I've seen on here in a while.

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@oscar_v1h ago

Forwarded the link to my philosophy professor. She loved it.

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@Sind1011h ago

This needs more votes. Everyone should weigh in.

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@john1h ago

This is exactly what I was thinking too.

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@smoke_974297511h ago

This is exactly what I was thinking too.

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@maya_chen221h ago

Can't believe how split the votes are. Humanity is wild.

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@smoke_6966a78b1h ago

The analytics on this must be wild. Gender and nationality splits especially.

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@Rock58m ago

Perfect question for a late-night group chat.

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@smoke_774f0aea58m ago

Voted yes without hesitation. Curious to see the age breakdown on this.

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@leo_t3258m ago

This is why diverse perspectives matter so much.

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@raj_p4158m ago

This question perfectly captures why 7BillionMinds exists.

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@aisha_m2458m ago

This should be a mandatory discussion topic in every school.

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@aisha_m2458m ago

Spot on. More people need to see this.

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