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Re:Children aren't born smart. They're made smart by convers... by jpwagner on Wednesday October 02, 2013 @09:28AM (#6482231)
Intelligence is not a scalar.

This article should make you rethink your example: http://www.theguardian.com/science/2013/sep/29/chimp-intelli...

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Re:Children aren't born smart. They're made smart by convers... by rational_indian on Thursday October 03, 2013 @04:19AM (#6487732)
>Intelligence is not a scalar.

It doesn't have to be. But it does vary from person to person (even if non linearly). What would you say affects the intelligence of people with mental retardation?

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