Is it better to be book smart or street smart? - 7BillionMinds

Is it better to be book smart or street smart?

Yes 60% (42)No 40% (28)

70 votes 57 27 1023

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Discussion (27)

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@alex_riv12d ago

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

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@finn_l12d ago

This is why diverse perspectives matter so much.

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@smoke_9742975112d ago

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

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@chloe_d12d ago

Spot on. More people need to see this.

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@nina_ok12d ago

This is why diverse perspectives matter so much.

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@aisha_m2412d ago

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

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@zara_ah12d ago

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

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@alex_riv12d ago

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

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@nneka_i2812d ago

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

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@fatima_k2212d ago

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

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@fatima_ar12d ago

Perfect question for a late-night group chat.

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@rina_s12d ago

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

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@oscar_v12d ago

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

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@Sind10112d ago

This needs more votes. Everyone should weigh in.

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@john12d ago

This is exactly what I was thinking too.

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@smoke_9742975112d ago

This is exactly what I was thinking too.

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@maya_chen2212d ago

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

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@smoke_6966a78b12d ago

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

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@Rock12d ago

Perfect question for a late-night group chat.

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@smoke_774f0aea12d ago

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

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@leo_t3212d ago

This is why diverse perspectives matter so much.

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@raj_p4112d ago

This question perfectly captures why 7BillionMinds exists.

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@aisha_m2412d ago

This should be a mandatory discussion topic in every school.

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@aisha_m2412d ago

Spot on. More people need to see this.

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If aliens were watching us, they'd find our split on this question hilarious.

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@kenji_y291h ago

The cultural divide on this must be enormous. Would love to see the data.

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Well said. The nuance you added is crucial.

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