Question:
Why was I chosen?

Does it follow that "Was I picked because I was smart?"?
Answer:
it is not possible to tell

Question:
At the wages I pay him, he knows better than to do any independent thinking.

Does it follow that "He should know better than to think independently."?
Answer:
yes

Question:
The interior is almost completely covered in Iznik tiles of the finest period, with floral and geometric designs in blue, turquoise, and coral red.

Does it follow that "There are a few Iznik tiles on the exterior in shades of lilac and green."?
Answer:
it is not possible to tell

Question:
In this context, it is understandable that nobody really cares about a visionary's track record.

Does it follow that "For this setting no one pays attention to a visionary's track record."?
Answer:
yes