I'm not sure about that... Perfect example are #flatEarthers theye were one of the most loud group of peeps avoiding covid vaccination

The more of an intellectual you are the more likely you are to see the world as big and scary. Pushing you to find something or someone bigger than you to follow.

I think Edward Snowden once said something about losing respect for intelligence after seeing the cowardice in some of them but seeing the bravery with-in “simpler” minds.