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The bottom line is that if you give somebody a standardized test when they are 13 or 18, you will learn something important about them, but not necessarily whether they will flourish in life, nor necessarily whether they will contribute usefully to society’s greater good. Intelligence is not the same as effectiveness.
~ David Brooks

via How the Ivy League Broke America
published by The Atlantic

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via The Atlantic:

ADHD’s Sobering Life-Expectancy Numbers
by Yasmin Tayag

published on February 3, 2025

Best Pull Quote:

“No one dies from ADHD itself. Rather, symptoms such as concentration issues, emotional instability, memory issues, and impulsivity can touch nearly every aspect of life. Researchers have long known that people with ADHD are more likely to engage in risky behaviors, including substance abuse, unsafe sex, gambling, criminal acts, and dangerous driving. They are at a higher risk of depression, anxiety, and suicide. Difficulties keeping up with healthy lifestyle habits, such as eating well and exercising, lead to higher rates of obesity.”

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