We have same view over this matter even though some entries says otherwise...the thing is that we can't deceive ourselves by claiming to be smarter when we get information just to use and trash... memorizing the knowledge we get on the net is even a hassle
Those our predecessors were extremely intentional about seeking knowledge..
I understand that we have all the tools to be more intelligent than them but with the bunch of distractions today and the too much of ease of access to knowledge...it will be difficult except for few people anyways
I guess that's just how life is. We that have it all, don't really use it. But those who had to work for it, worked their butts off simply because they wanted it.