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by jonahx 1670 days ago
The quote isn't an argument against IQ. Here is a 3 minute video of Kay elaborating the idea:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FI9rPNxFG5Y

You'll notice he presupposes that IQ exists, is real, and is important. He just also notes that its effect will be dwarfed by having access to paradigm-changing ideas and knowledge.

"If you can get a supreme genius to invent calculus, those of us with normal IQs can learn it"