Intellectuals are some of the dumbest, and most dangerous, people in society. An intellect that isn't guided by the moral virtues of the heart is one of the most destructive forces in the universe. When the intellect strays too far from the heart, man will commit atrocities - history is littered with examples.
The intellect was responsible for the human experimentation programs in Nazi Germany, the nuclear detonations on Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the ongoing subjugation and torture of animals in the animal agriculture business.
True intelligence is the marriage of both head and heart, of intellect and empathy. Use them both wisely, and stop putting so many misguided intellectuals (politicians, scientists, and professors) on a pedestal.