New research has challenged the premise of the adage, “it’s not brain surgery.” It turns out that brain surgeons — and rocket scientists, for that matter — are no more and no less intelligent than the average person.
Are Rocket Scientists and Brain Surgeons Any Smarter than the Average Person?
Research suggests not — but don’t worry, they still know what they’re doing.
Jan 21, 2022 12:00 PMJan 21, 2022 12:01 PM
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