Are people with machiavellianism intelligent?

[archfordmusademba]

From my workplace l had such a character, they are slightly intelligent, and their main strength is their ability to manipulate, control, and layout systematic smear campaigns to destroy core workers. Their main aim is to control bosses and gain more income for themselves. My argument is that they are not that very intelligent because they lack foresight. They focus on what they want, and do not care about the consequences of their actions in the future. if they are caught in a corner they break down easily and cry like a baby. l have seen it all. They are just evil

[imago]

Yes. Fluid intelligence is inborn.No evil genius. Just fluid intelligence coupled with necessity to survive in childhood.

[JRay]

That’s not what Machiavellian theory is about. It’s not power for the sake of power. It’s about using power to protect you and your people. There is some morality to it.

[yellowdayz]

That makes sense for mine.. Used to think he is so smart, but had to question it at many times.