Smartness Sorts Political Ideology

Political ideologies, especially among elites, are sorted by cognitive style and measured intelligence: coherent, theory‑driven movements (here, 'wokism') disproportionately attract higher‑IQ individuals, while other movements attract lower average measured cognitive engagement. This sorting shapes which ideas win elite credibility and therefore which policies become politically feasible. — If political formations systematically differ in the intelligence and cognitive habits of their adherents, that alters strategy for persuasion, elite recruitment, and institutional capture.