One thing society needs to get right is not screwing over slow thinkers from day 1. A slow thinker can sometimes generate amazing projects over remarkably short timelines, but deliver "meh" performances on standardized tests that use time pressure to fit scores to a bell curve
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If top scorers *are* really good *and* really fast, isn't that fine? Well, no. In the real world, cognitively-demanding work isn't a speed run. If top scorers get the best opportunities, people w/ traits preferable to speed (creativity, conscientiousness, etc.) may get pushed out
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You know what also muddies the waters? Studying for 3 to 5 other classes on top of the one you're being tested for. So you're also tested on stressful time management, which isn't bad in itself, but it's far from being tested purely on the subject at hand.
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Yes, and under these conditions, you're also being tested for "doesn't have to work to stay in school," "doesn't have a sick relative requiring your care," "doesn't have an important side project," and so on and so on.
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