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I think the author's point is that movement on the spectrum isn't constrained by some abstract concept of "gift." That is, the people on the lower end of the sp

by sidlls 9y ago

I think the author's point is that movement on the spectrum isn't constrained by some abstract concept of "gift." That is, the people on the lower end of the spectrum aren't constrained against moving to the other end by some intrinsic (in)ability. (I'm not taking a position for or against that premise.)

Grustaf 9y ago
That's a slightly more subtle interpretation than I made, and you are probably right that this was the message. I still wouldn't agree with it, I know by experience that there are vast differences in how fast and more importantly how far you can improve your understanding of complex mathematics. Just like in sports. Anyone can improve, but some improve much faster and can reach much further.