To imply that office work requires more intelligence than construction work is a false equivalence. This probably applies to managers but most office workers perform simple clerical tasks that are designed by managers to be routine. Not a lot of thinking is required. Pretty similar to working on an assembly line. However, many construction workers, especially equipment operators, are probably more intelligent than the average office worker. The goal should be to eliminate mundane tasks for all groups of workers which would make all workers more productive. We should also strive to make all jobs safer, especially non-office jobs since we will continue to need people who work with their hands.
I have managed both types of workers and I know better to assume that office workers are smarter than blue collar workers.
Office work requires less energy. Intelligence requirements for both construction and office work can be similar. Think of the energy required to fuel you mind and you body. The human brain runs on 12-14 watts. The body can require much more. Both office and construction require the mind, but construction is much more body energy intensive.
To imply that office work requires more intelligence than construction work is a false equivalence. This probably applies to managers but most office workers perform simple clerical tasks that are designed by managers to be routine. Not a lot of thinking is required. Pretty similar to working on an assembly line. However, many construction workers, especially equipment operators, are probably more intelligent than the average office worker. The goal should be to eliminate mundane tasks for all groups of workers which would make all workers more productive. We should also strive to make all jobs safer, especially non-office jobs since we will continue to need people who work with their hands.
I have managed both types of workers and I know better to assume that office workers are smarter than blue collar workers.
Office work requires less energy. Intelligence requirements for both construction and office work can be similar. Think of the energy required to fuel you mind and you body. The human brain runs on 12-14 watts. The body can require much more. Both office and construction require the mind, but construction is much more body energy intensive.