Currently, it looks like the think tanks have pushed out a memo telling the online shills to proclaim that most gifted people are twice exceptional, usually as in on the spectrum or ADHD. This is patently false, but of course, the average are swallowing it whole because they are always desperate to find fault in their cognitive betters.
The following analogy may illustrate to anyone who is unsure:
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There are spaceships installed with SuperLaser technology.
There are also cars installed with SuperLaser technology.
The fact that cars also have this tech does not negate the fact that the cars are limited compared to the space ship. It doesn't make the space ship a car. It doesn't restrict the space ship to road driving. It doesn't mean that the space ship is socially awkward like the car or won't be able to succeed in life even if all the hot air balloons are really really envious and want it to fail miserably.
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Ok that metaphor got choppily disgruntled but you catch the drift, no pun(s) intended.
Absolutely agree. My interest was grabbed when I saw a few doctors talking about this topic, and I like to look into the research and science they’re basing it off of. I like your phrase “cognitive betters” it is exactly right.
Sure, and if it's any consolation to people who don't like that phrase, the actual top of the pile is comprised of moral betters, meaning the people who refuse to treat others in ways they wouldn't want to be treated. When it comes to value, intelligence does not touch moral fortitude.
Great topic.
Currently, it looks like the think tanks have pushed out a memo telling the online shills to proclaim that most gifted people are twice exceptional, usually as in on the spectrum or ADHD. This is patently false, but of course, the average are swallowing it whole because they are always desperate to find fault in their cognitive betters.
The following analogy may illustrate to anyone who is unsure:
____
There are spaceships installed with SuperLaser technology.
There are also cars installed with SuperLaser technology.
The fact that cars also have this tech does not negate the fact that the cars are limited compared to the space ship. It doesn't make the space ship a car. It doesn't restrict the space ship to road driving. It doesn't mean that the space ship is socially awkward like the car or won't be able to succeed in life even if all the hot air balloons are really really envious and want it to fail miserably.
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Ok that metaphor got choppily disgruntled but you catch the drift, no pun(s) intended.
Absolutely agree. My interest was grabbed when I saw a few doctors talking about this topic, and I like to look into the research and science they’re basing it off of. I like your phrase “cognitive betters” it is exactly right.
Sure, and if it's any consolation to people who don't like that phrase, the actual top of the pile is comprised of moral betters, meaning the people who refuse to treat others in ways they wouldn't want to be treated. When it comes to value, intelligence does not touch moral fortitude.