IQが高ければ高いほど、成功して幸せになれるとの「刷り込み」があると思います。しかし、そのバイアスを打ち砕く研究結果があるようです。

なんと、CEOのIQは、平均的なレベルが多かった、とのことです。また、IQが高くても、「高度な頭脳労働者」でなければ、上手く成功できない傾向がある、とのことです。

これは、IQが高すぎると、「集団の中で浮いてしまう」からだと思います。人間は、だいたい同じくらいのレベルの人と仲良くなる傾向があります。私の場合は、東大～MARCH関関同立・中堅国公立大学くらいの友人は多いですが、それ以外の友人はあまりいません（地元から出て20年以上経過しているので、東京の友人のほうが多いです）。なので、IQが突出して高すぎると、集団の中に上手く溶け込めないのではないか？と想像します。高度専門職（量子コンピュータやAIの研究など）であれば、黙々と一人でやれる部分も多いので、IQの高い人はそうした職業が向いているでしょう。

東大・京大卒業生が、人生で辛い、と言っている人を何人かお見掛けしていますが、おそらくこれが原因ではないかなと思います。私も、妻と会話や趣味が合わず、少し困っています（よくそれで結婚したと思われるかもしれませんが・・・当時は勢いで）。

The Albatross of High IQ: Why Top University Graduates Sometimes Struggle

There's a prevalent belief that graduates from prestigious universities like Todai (Tokyo University) and Kyodai (Kyoto University), Japan's top institutions, are destined for success and happiness. However, a curious trend challenges this assumption, suggesting that high IQ might come with its own set of burdens.

Intriguingly, a study of 26,000 CEOs revealed that despite earning 12 times more than the average worker, their IQ scores landed mostly within the average range. Some even scored below average! This challenges the notion that intellectual prowess guarantees leadership success.

The essay suggests that excessively high IQ might create social isolation. Humans tend to gravitate towards others of similar intellectual levels. The author, while having numerous friends from Todai and other reputable universities, admits having fewer friends outside this circle. This leads them to hypothesize that exceptionally high IQ individuals might struggle to integrate and find meaningful connections.

However, the author acknowledges that high IQ professionals, like researchers in quantum computing or AI, might thrive in solitary environments where their talents can shine. This nuance highlights the limitations of a singular explanation.

The author then offers their personal experience as an example. Despite being in a seemingly successful marriage, they confess the challenges of mismatched interests and hobbies with their spouse. While acknowledging the potential dangers of overanalyzing one's choices, the author uses this as evidence for the potential social difficulties stemming from high IQ.

While acknowledging the undeniable advantages of high IQ, the essay presents a thought-provoking perspective. Instead of viewing exceptional intelligence solely as a springboard for success, it raises the question of its potential downsides. The author suggests that the "curse" of high IQ for Todai and Kyodai graduates might lie in the social and interpersonal challenges it can create.

It's important to remember that this is just one hypothesis, and multiple factors undoubtedly contribute to someone's life experiences. Additionally, high IQ remains a valuable asset and should not be solely viewed through the lens of potential drawbacks. The key, perhaps, lies in finding a balance between intellectual ability, social integration, and emotional fulfillment. For Todai and Kyodai graduates, navigating this balance might be a crucial aspect of finding true success and happiness.