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Vos Savant’s exploration of intelligence goes beyond mere numerical assessments; she argues that traditional perceptions of intelligence often conflate education and experience with innate ability. Critiquing the system of compulsory schooling, she advocates for independent thought and active learning, suggesting that limitations in intellectual potential stem from passive learning environments.
Interestingly, vos Savant herself departed from conventional higher education, leaving Washington University after two years to pursue a career in investments and later focusing on a writing career that ultimately positioned her as a leading voice in logical reasoning and critical thinking.