Are Aliens Smarter Than We Are?

I've seen this several times lately . . . . a renowned scientist or expert declares, "Aliens are extremely smarter than we are!" But are they? Maybe aliens reached their techno age a hundred thousand years ago. No wonder they have advanced technology. Where will we be in a hundred thousand years (assuming we don't destroy ourselves)? Our technology will be like magic compared to what we have today. I guess what I'm trying to say is that you can't judge the intelligence of humanity on a few in...