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Note that when most people were poorly educated, those able and motivated to self-educate would stand out more. So could it be that the level necessary be cons
by zh3 3y ago
Note that when most people were poorly educated, those able and motivated to self-educate would stand out more.
So could it be that the level necessary be considered a 'genius' has increased over time, as a result of most people being so much better educated than in the past? Effectively, narrowing the gap between them and those considered genius-level?
- Izkata 3y agoI'd pretty much agree with that, with the possible distinction that the gap may not have narrowed exactly, but they have less opportunity to show it. The difference is time scale rather than ability: This may sound weird or arrogant, but I have notebooks from back in school where I got bored and ended up on my way to inventing basic calculus concepts a year or two before I was introduced to them. Given enough time I'm sure I would have gone further, but then I took the classes before having the chance.