[ZephyrBlu]

It carries signal for being above average relative to the rest of the population, which is a low bar to begin with.

It doesn't carry much signal for being great.

[smabie]

This is true, but any signal for future greatness is really weak I think.

[Comma2976]

I have found that I can take a single look and identify the best engineer and all around smartest guy in a room, often also the funniest, with the caveat that I need a mirror to do it.

[sgu999]

I really thought you were a proper wanker until I reached the end of your sentence, well done