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Old 09-02-2023, 04:37 PM   #56 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by freebeard View Post
Lumpy, but the educational system acts as a mangle [noun]. Reduces everyone to the lowest level.
'Equity' is a regression to the mean mechanism. Easier to assault the proficient than to become proficient. Cain vs Able reaction to competence.

Interestingly, even nature has a regression to the mean mechanism. High IQ parents tend to produce higher than average IQ kids, but not quite as smart as them. Dullards tend to produce lower than average IQ kids, but not quite as dumb as them.
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