• illiterate_coder@lemmy.world
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    I suspect it’s worse than that: most people have multiple natural talents they never discover. That is why I encourage my kids to try all kinds of experiences, and not label themselves as “not a science person” or “not outdoorsy”. You don’t need to be good at just one thing.

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    A famous philosopher pondered why seals can balance balls. They don’t need to in the wild. Could a tiger play the banjo? Who’s gonna try?

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      1 year ago

      The seal thing isn’t a huge surprise; they need a lot of fine nose control to swim and hunt efficiently. The same way we need hand eye coordination and can balance balls with our hands.

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    Is there such a thing as talent that isn’t a byproduct of a high IQ and personal interest

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    That’s why you try everything and only stick with things you enjoy and are good at

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    There could be a second Einstein out there, but we’d never know, because she was unable to go to school.

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    Why do I suddenly have a deep seeded desire to try pyramid building and slave control?!!