alt Hacker News> Any child who read maths textbooks with enthusiasm for 3-4 hours a day for years could in theory at least get close to doing what he did
No, they couldn't. And neither could most adults, for that matter.
Innate ability is real.
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jama211 • yesterday at 7:27 AM
I simply disagree. Yes, they could. Same with adults. Basically no one does.
Also I didn’t say innate ability doesn’t exist. But in my opinion is a small multiplier on top of effort. That’s why I said close to.
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> No, they couldn't.
Isn't that a bit too certain for something that's not settled at all? How else would you explain the Polgar sisters? I'm sure there are other examples, but this is the most famous one.