What is the EVOLUTIONARY ADVANTAGE...

of being stupid?

Considering the abundance of idiots in the population there must be some benefits.

genetic variation?

Being stupid means you probably have a higher confidence in yourself as you do not consider doubting yourself. This means you are braver in asking women out, women like being asked out: higher chance to breed.

>>3
this
but it only works in our modern society where you don't die out for being stupid

>>4
Sir, I beg to differ. http://i41.tinypic.com/24evwx0.jpg

http://i41.tinypic.com/24evwx0.jpg
Whitney Heuvel

Back to plus4chan, please

>>1

You don't have to be an academic to survive. Just look at bacteria. What you need is a body that can fill an environmental a niche.

>>1

Tbh you are exaggerating. This is science&technology. We talk statistics here not hyperboles. Most individuals are quite suited enough to survive and multiply.