Posted by Barry, Suave MF at 24-148-36-118.na.21stcentury.net on May 16, 2003 at 23:36:04:
In Reply to: Do you think intelligence can be achieved, or do posted by RubyTuesday on May 16, 2003 at 21:50:14:
: you believe it's innate?
Upbringing, environment, education, etc., etc., etc.
I do believe that some people just 'get' things better than others, but if that skill is not tapped into, it will diminish.
The same goes for someone who's not 'all there'. If you put them in the right surroundings, they could flourish.
I submit "Trading Places" as my evidence. HA!