A reply to François Chollet argues intelligence is only part of the advantage
binarybits · x · 2026-07-27
A reply to François Chollet argues that the real advantage may not be raw intelligence alone, but being smart and hardworking, well-connected, fearless, and in the right place at the right time.
The post is a short philosophical take on whether intelligence has sharply diminishing returns, shifting the focus from pure IQ to the mix of traits and circumstances that drive outcomes.
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