Well, I could defend my over-reaching exaggeration (which was clearly inserted for emphasis, and not to be taken literally) by explaining that intelligence is “the ability to adapt effectively to an environment either by making a change in oneself or by changing the environment or finding a new one,” Britanica, and the environment at issue is a free-market democratic society. I would then explain that in such an environment obtaining wealth is the obvious way to adapt, since money can ensure that all the fundamental biological imperatives are met in the best possible manner. My conclusion would obviously be that the tools needed to obtain wealth has very little to do with puzzle solving ability and much more to do with socialization skills, innovation, and tenacity. By Mensa’s own admission its members are very diverse in their socioeconomic standings, therefore not all people of high IQ are able to adapt effectively to the environment around them.
Like I said, I could say all that. But, instead, I’ll just sit down next to everyone else. Thanks for saving me a seat.