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[–] 7 points 23 hours ago

A lot of people have the misconception that intelligence is an innate trait, instead of a snap shot statistic; and then, because humans are really stupid, tie their pride to that innate trait they believe exists. If you say someone is less intelligent because of another innate trait, like race, or age, then it becomes doubly problematic for those that incorrectly believe intelligence as some innate thing.

The truth is, of course, epigentics are effectively the sole indicator of any kind of intelligence that can be measured; and epigentics are controlled primarily by the society you're in. This is especially devastating news to individualists.

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