What's the dump-stat of the modern day work-force?

Ambrus said:

Or perhaps people don't have the Wisdom necessary to make their Will saves against the temptation to avoid bad foods.

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Ourph said:

Exactly correct, Wis is humanity's dump stat and has been since the dawn of time. If nothing else, the intarweb is proof that, despite great advances in technology and education, humanity as a whole still retains a strong urge toward indescriminate poo-flinging.

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Kaodi said:

I think you are all missing the point. Since a 10/11 is by definition, AVERAGE, the answer is that it is the numbering that has changed, not the scores.

On a less meta note, however, it is naive to think that Intelligence, Wisdom or Charisma are somehow less prevalent now than they were at any point in the past. If people are dumb now, it means everyone is the past was just as dumb (on the whole, of course). Strength and Constitution are the only ones that are debatable. Of course, D&D does not model fitness well, if at all. But I suppose you could say that both Str and Constitution are on the decline, for some of the above reasons. Do not forget, however, that Constitution also takes into account resistance to poison and disease, which is arguable up in some respects and down in others. The fact that we are being continuously poisoned to some degree by our very environment means that our Constitution is probably hurting as a result of being damaged over time...

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Ebon Shar said:

Not to get into a discussion of the merits of religion, but I think that you pointing out the existence of religious beliefs as evidence of low wisdom is preposterous. Regardless of anyone's particular religious beliefs, I've found piety often reflects great wisdom. Just like anything, though, fundamentalism and extremism often do reflect a distinct lack of wisdom. Just my 2 cents.

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Ebon Shar said:

Derro, those of us who have offered Charisma as the dump stat are those that work in public relations or otherwise have jobs that take us into contact with a great variety of people. If anyone is capable of make that judgement, it is those like us who have the opportunity to interact with many people on a daily basis. We are not saying Charisma is not OUR dump stat as well, that is a judgement for others.

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I am offended Sirrah! My poo is flung with utmost discrimination! Only a donkey would think otherwise.

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krissbeth said:

The MBTA has convinced me that everything is a dump stat nowadays.

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awayfarer said:

But there are such charming people on the red line! Like that guy I saw who put his hands in front of his eyes like he was holding binoculars. He stared and giggled at everyone.

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Andre said:

An argument can be made for any of them, but to me, Wisdom is the clear winner (loser).

We live in a society where large majorities tenaciously hold onto beliefs that directly contradict the science that allows our technological society to function. Who question those fundamental theories of science, yet go to the doctor expecting him/her to be a miracle worker. Who have the intelligence to operate a computer, but cannot be bothered to use even minimal anti-virus software. Who forward emails full of urban legends without bothering to google the "warning" to discover it's just another hoax. Who will sue a major company because the company is somehow at fault when they spill coffee while driving their car.

In the words of the great Will Rogers, "Common sense ain't."

(BTW, despite it's faults, I still can't imagine living anywhere else. Just goes to show that Wisdom is probably my dump stat too... )

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ironvyper said:

True, wisdom and religion are totally unrelated. Religion and intelligence on the other hand are opposite sides of the same coin.

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