IQ vs EQ

Feeling pretty pissed. Please do not press Ctrl and W, it closes your internet explorer tab. I was half way through this post when I pressed that by accident. Here I'm doing it again.
Okay, topic : IQ vs EQ
Let's start with definitions. Both of them are taken from Wikipedia.
IQ : An intelligence quotient or IQ is a score derived from one of several different standardized tests attempting to measure intelligence. IQ tests are used as predictors of educational achievement. People with low IQ scores are sometimes placed in special-needs education.
In my interpretation, it means your ability to accept, apply, interpret accurately concepts especially those of Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry and whatever your education system teaches.
EQ : Emotional Intelligence (EI), often measured as an Emotional Intelligence Quotient (EQ), describes an ability, capacity, or skill to perceive, assess, and manage the emotions of one's self, of others, and of groups. As a relatively new area of psychological research, the definition of EI is constantly changing.
In my interpretation, it's about how humans behave towards other humans, in different situations. It's really something complex to measure, especially since different places in the world have different cultures and traditions, resulting in different actions having different meanings. Hence, actions would be only a bad measurement. (I believe it is rude to make noises when eating in some countries but I believe it is okay to do so in some countries to express that it is delicious) Hence, intention of your actions is a better measurement.
There's a thousand and one issue to be discussed here. I want to focus only on ONE.
"Is IQ more important than EQ in today's society?"
My stand : No. EQ is more important than IQ. This may sound like a typical answer but let me do justice to my words.
Regarding the question, you may ask : Why not, "is High IQ more important than high EQ"? Because I believe people with high IQ are born with it. There's really no argument since you cannot change your IQ. And the answer doesn't mean anything to the rest of us who has average IQ.
Firstly, everybody knows that IQ is important, in the past and today. Children with high IQ are considered child prodigies. They are separated from the main stream education and enter special schools to help them develop their mind. They will most likely get the chance to finish education early and/or obtain scholarships in prestige schools. Their life is pretty much secured, with many employers on the lookout for them.
So, does all this make IQ important, especially high IQ? (Note : I'm not saying that people with high IQ has low EQ, they can have both)
How about people with low IQ? What prompt us, as humans to give them chances? It's compassion, love, sympathy and more.
Why bother to build schools and facilities for them and the disabled? Because we believe in the value of life. And I think this is part of EQ, not IQ.
I believe IQ is associated with knowledge. And in today's world, with all the mass media and World Wide Web, information is easily and freeily transmitted. A fine example would be you, reading this post that I wrote at home, and me taking information right off the net (Wikipedia).
Anybody can type in the search bar for whatever relevant information that they need and more often than not, they will get a reliable source of information which they can also cross reference with books and experts if necessary.
My point?
Information is readily available in this world. There's really no actucal need to excel in education anymore. You cannot beat the computer in memorizing facts. That itself is a fact. However, I'm not saying that humans are useless. On the contrary, humans are more important than ever to use all this information to live a better life and a higher standard of living. Health care is a very good example.
Today, we all live a rather comfortable life. We do not need IQ to excel and live a complete life with family, friends and things that truly matter in life. In fact, we find friends and family more important than material needs.
Today, seldom do we grow our own food. We prosper through trade and excellent services. EQ is part of our everyday life. Everything you do requires EQ, buying food, travelling on the public transport or even gamers, whom are bounded by certain codes even in the virtual world.
EQ can get you far, with the right contacts. There are so many skilled workers out there that unless you are exceptional and highly recognised, you are just a number to employers. A person who dresses presentable in job interviews is practising good EQ by making people have good impressions of him. A person who has friends in the job (especially in big companies) that they are looking for has a good headstart. You may be talented but without any opportunity you probably may not be able to showcase your talent.
My belief is that if it takes time to just train someone to be good in his job, then anyone capable enough will do. However, it is usually the contacts the person has which makes him so valuable as a person. And a person with good EQ has many good contacts.(Generally)
So much said. So what I'm saying is that EQ is important in everyday life. It is so much more important than IQ and it definitely determines where you end up in life.
Please give your comments. I believe this topic has too much to be discussed, may start something else.
P.S : Forgive me if you think the thoughts don't really answer the question. Your help and opinions are really appreciated.