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> and somewhat more likely to be successful basketball players. And some people find math easy, and are somewhat more likely to succeed in math. I wholehearted
by jonahx 5y ago
> and somewhat more likely to be successful basketball players. And some people find math easy, and are somewhat more likely to succeed in math.
I wholeheartedly agree with your point, but there is no "somewhat" about it. The differences can be and often are stark, and we shouldn't shy away from saying that if we want an honest and productive conversation. It does not exclude the also-true fact that good education, practice, and other controllable environmental factors play an important role.
- throwawayboise 5y agoAbsolutely. Some people are gifted. Not everybody is, otherwise it wouldn't be called that. They are better than other people at certain things. It may be math, it may be athletic ability, it may be music or another artistic talent. We should be nurturing and developing individuals in what they are naturally best at, as that tends to also be what they like to do and probably leads to happier and more successful lives.
- commandlinefan 5y ago> we shouldn't shy away from saying that if we want an honest and productive conversation What makes you think anybody wants an honest and productive conversation? One half is just trying to get the other half to slip up and say something - anything - they can cancel them for saying. The other half is just keeping their heads down and trying not to lose their job for heresy.