People who Walk the Talk lead by example, unlike those who only Talk the Talk and collect air miles.
So yes, both intellectually and morally superior in the sense of being far more valuable to society. Because hypocrisy and degrowth won't get us there, it takes intellectual rigour and very hard work to walk the talk. So choose whether you want to join the ranks of Walker or remain just another typical lazy armchair Talker.
“The evil that is in the world almost always comes of ignorance, and good intentions may do as much harm as malevolence if they lack understanding.”