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The Prodigy Puzzle

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the smartest-kids-read-slashdot dept.

theodp writes "Once neglected, the NY Times reports that America's smartest children have become the beneficiaries of a well-organized effort to recognize their gifts and develop their talent. Programs like those offered by the Davidson Institute, run by Bob and Jan Davidson of Math and Reading Blaster fame, have sprung up to nurture the intellectual development of profoundly intelligent young people. But do we know how to identify the child whose brilliance might change the world? And do we really want to?"

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  1. Neglect? by mattwarden · · Score: 5, Funny

    Once neglected, the NY Times reports that...

    If you ask me, the Times asked for it with all that required registration crap.

  2. Do we want to? by PIPBoy3000 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Is the implication that the next Doctor Evil might be out there among the prodigy? Kill the smart ones first I say!

  3. Re:The children will ask themselves by Kafka_Canada · · Score: 4, Funny

    For the most part, I was either giving more challenging work or simply challenged myself.

    It's a shame those challenges didn't include English grammar. ;)

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  4. Re:The children will ask themselves by MarkRose · · Score: 4, Funny

    It's a shame those challenges didn't include English grammar. ;)

    Yeah, I noticed giving/given after I submitted my post. Really though, it was just an attempt to related to the average Slashdotter. Surely you can relate.

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