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I think we take it as an article of faith in our society that great ability in any given field is invariably manifested early on, that to be precocious at something is important because it’s a predictor of future success. But is that really true? And what is the evidence for it? And what exactly is the meaning and value of mastering a particular skill very early on in your life?
– APS Observer - The Myth of Prodigy and Why it Matters
