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by GizmoSwan 1952 days ago
Yes, don't you know:

Einstein could have been the best ballet dancer! Michael Phelps could have been the next Tesla! .... NOT

Talent is not specific at birth but it has direction. Certain types of processing are more natural for certain brains and the outcomes are random given the opportunities to master a certain skill.

Talent and interest go hand in hand. The interest is the driver but it won't exist without the processing ability and opportunity.