Solid take, I hear more people saying this whenever it's discussed. Although it's a pretty decent measure for natural intellectual capacity, a lot of that potential isn't wholly practical even in modern society. Good for studies, math, science and Mensa, not so useful for nearly everything else.

[–] Gustephan@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

I wouldn't even give it that. Imo "intellectual capacity" is entirely a confidence thing. If you have the confidence to give an answer that may be incorrect, you have intellectual capacity. If you give an answer and it's wrong, you're learning. If doing that and being wrong over and over again a million times doesn't discourage you, somebody is probably about to hand you a degree. "Intellectual capacity" is a fairy tale for the privileged to ensure they aren't discouraged from pursuing an education, and a source of learned helplessness for most others.