Originally Posted by Giftodd
Hoagies have recently been linking to this study, which also touches on why talent matters. I've only had a chance to skim it so far - the reference to talent is toward the end.

http://www.psychologicalscience.org...ing-giftedness-and-gifted-education.html


I would love to see a NYT opinion piece arguing something along these lines: that the gifted deserve the opportunity to "strive" too, and that this support has benefits not just for them but for everyone through the possible innovations they could provide if properly supported.