A thoughtful criticism of our approach—that incentives shape beliefs and preferences.
And my response.
https://twitter.com/TomFarsides/status/1140584579234971648 …
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c.) WHAT a child specializes in is a path-dependent process that depends on what they find rewarding *in the moment*. Success and approval are paths by which a child might develop a love/obsession with an activity; the more they do it, the better they get.
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It's inconceivable that humans could have evolved *inborn* savant talents as specific as "drawing insects" or "playing piano". There aren't neural correlates at birth for ultra-specific talents that depend on prior knowledge. These talents must therefore develop.
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