and the uniformity/conformity right is down to foul language and inappropriate apparel at sporting events.
Imagination, creativity and curiosity plus wealth is American exceptionalism.
Top down uniform US education has resulted in inhibiting the above resulting in apparently 20 IQ points less according to a headline here yesterday.
This is only confusing if one makes it confusing.
No Korea, Iran, China, Russia et al no foul language and appropriate dress at sporting events largely homogeneous totalitarian states. They’ve also contributed near jack in innovation benefiting the human race.
“Top down uniform US education has resulted in inhibiting the above resulting in apparently 20 IQ points less according to a headline here yesterday.”
Intelligence quotient can be determined with a fairly high degree of reliability at a young age, before formal education has much effect.. Genetics, gestational environment, early nutrition, health status, early intervention by parents are determinants..
Skills, OTH, are acquired through education.