I don't buy that intelligence is involved.
I've seen some Doms and some subs make some pretty unintelligent moves, big mistakes in judgement; Not very good for showing their intelligence level.
The artistic and creative idea seems logical though.
I think it's more of a taste as in what one likes.
and I think the use of the term "Lifestyle" is so overused and overrated.
How many lifestyles can one have? chuckles.
spiritual lifestyle. BDSM lifestyle, Gorean Lifestyle, laidbackkissmyass lifestyle, my Dark lifestyle on and on....