intelligence seems to be a curse in place to limit our potential within the universe and prevent us from exceeding the power of god/nature itself. it's a double edged sword. intelligence is what allows us to purposefully cause so much suffering upon others out of just pure greed and will inevitably cause the collapse of any civilization. this might also explain why some of the most intelligent people in the world are more likely to have mental health problems which is basically the curse/barrier at work.