Do you find that the statement "the smartest people are usually the quietest in the room" actually applies irl?

I don't think I've experienced enough life to have a confident take here. Curious if anyone has thoughts around this topic

Not necessarily.  Haven't given it much thought before your cast, but thinking about my experience, I haven't seen significant correlation between smartness and loudness.

I personally tend to agree with this idea more (think there’s some Venn diagram overlap):

Neah. I always talk, even in empty rooms :)

No, but they are the ones asking the best questions.

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