So, who is it? You get to decide. The fun is in the hunt. The story is better than the answer.
Don’t take it seriously. The next time someone asks, just say “Terence Tao” and look smug. Or say “my plumber” and watch them squirm.
Because the real smartest person alive? They’re probably the one laughing at this conversation. They know that intelligence is just a tool. And the best tool is the one you actually use to have a good time.
Now go impress your friends with this. Or just look up “Rick Rosner” and enjoy the chaos. You’re now officially smarter for reading this.