Originally Posted by
Aldaris
That's not how it's defined. There is a correlation between whatever the notion actually measures (don't say intelligence, as pretty much every psychologist would kinda cringe, if you ask what that even is) and success in academia indeed, but one isn't defined with terms of the other.
Wrong choice of words. If you think it literally depends on it, might wanna prove that there is in fact such a function. Long story short: there's not. But again, not denying correlation.
I'd certainly say IQ is indeed a valid, measurable factor, which can, with a fair degree of certainty, predict your path in life. We both know it's not perfect for doing so, but there is indeed a pattern. Thing is, it's not separated from 'hard work and dedication', as those go hand in hand. I know guys who went from average Joes to world-level problem solvers just by that.
Going further with that in a different way, even if you weren't born in a rich family, for most, there is in theory a way to purchase a Ferrari. Whether you do something with it or not is still besides the point.
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