Why are independent people smart?

1. Independent thinking ability: People who have their own opinions usually have the ability to think independently. They can analyze problems independently and are not influenced by others, thus making more informed decisions.

2. Think deeply about problems: People who have opinions tend to spend more time and energy thinking about problems. They will think from many angles and consider the possibility and influence of the problem, so they will be very smart.

3. Active learning and exploration: People who have their own opinions usually keep a positive attitude towards learning and exploring knowledge and information. They are willing to get in touch with new things and ideas, gain new insights and understandings from them, and constantly enrich their knowledge reserves.