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Originally Posted by Ustwo
<- Worked in a genetics lab for 2 years.
I don't think anyone here is suggesting that. I think development has a GREATER factor than any genetic ones at present, but it would be foolish to assume that while we have genes that make you sick, or make you tall, or make you bald, we don't have genes that make math easier. Phenotype due to genotype with intelligence is very hard to measure and right now its not PC to do so, but would it be shocking to learn that there are differences? Do you think people like DaVinci just worked hard and had good learning enviroments?
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This makes more sense. No doubt there are some genes that are "coded for math proficiency", but I do not think it is "race" based. For example, Mozart, Einstein, Hawking, Nash etc are probably "genetically" predisposed for more math proficiency. No amount of training and discipline for me (average genetics) could render me "equal" with those guys at math. But I bet I could kick both their asses at basketball (just kidding...sort of).
Personally, I think "race" is crock-science.