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Re:You’re Never Too Old to Become a Beginner by ImprobableTruth on Friday January 01, 2021 @06:30PM (#25608473)
>I don't believe innate talent exists. Other than that some people are mentally quicker, or have faster reflexes, or are physically more capable -- "general" things

I don't understand how this distinction is supposed to work. If someone has exactly the 'general natural inclinations' that fit to a certain activity, it seems asinine to not call them talented in it. Sure, they won't be skilled in it unless they actually put in the work, but they'll comparatively have an easier time with it.

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Re:You’re Never Too Old to Become a Beginner by ehnto on Saturday January 02, 2021 @12:04AM (#25610546)
They might be thinking of the tendency for people to assume talent in a particular task is something you are born with, not the general aptitudes for that task.

Like when one person says "A natural born musician" they are usually not just suggesting the person has general traits good for music. They often just believe the person was born with musical talent pre-programmed somehow.

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