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Is Being Gifted a Matter of Genetics? Science Weighs In

Only 2% of the global population has an IQ over 130. But what exactly makes a brilliant mind? Is it all in the genes—or does the environment play a bigger role?


💡 Genetics matters... but it’s not everythingNeuroscience research suggests that 50–80% of intelligence is hereditary. Twin studies show that individuals with high IQs often share genetic variations linked to brain development and working memory.


🌍 The environment: talent’s greatest triggerAccording to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, children exposed to intellectual stimulation early in life are 60% more likely to reach their full potential. Education and access to the right tools can make the difference between an untapped mind and the next great innovator.


🚀 A story that defies expectationsOur guest on ¿Qué Sigue? shattered every expectation: she finished high school at 13 and earned her psychology degree from Harvard at 17. Dafne's story proves that when innate ability meets the right environment, possibilities become limitless.🎧 Listen to her journey here:



📊 The future of intelligenceBy 2050, advancements in AI and neuroscience are expected to make education 40% more personalized, allowing us to detect and nurture talent from early childhood.


✨ Talent isn’t just inherited—it’s cultivated.Are we doing enough to recognize and support the genius around us?





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