Let me elaborate, how likely is that there’s an animal on earth that’s smarter than us? By smarter, I understand intelligence is a nuanced topic unique to different animals, so for the sake of argument, let’s talk about, mathematics, critical thinking about where and how to apply those mathematical concepts, and creativity in any form.
AFAIK some scientists have argued that some porpoises (dolphins, orcas, etc) are more intelligent than us period. They’re just severely limited in what technology they can develop because of their bodies and where they live.
Sounds like a skill issue to me
I mean sure, but that’s irrelevant to the discussion of intelligence and cognitive faculties.
A paralytic also can’t build anything, does it make Steven Hawking less intelligent than the average redneck?