Because clearly not all are intellectually equal, or appear thus. But underestimating potential is an error. Witness Stephen Hawking; looking at him didn't impress. He likely wouldn't have survived the Nazi eugenics program. Or even the North American one; Hitler's was based in part on California's eugenics project.
Or autistic savants, etc.
Or people with brain injuries who recover, as per your writing above.
It is the word that fits. Mind telling me why you liked me using the word "Potential"?
Because clearly not all are intellectually equal, or appear thus. But underestimating potential is an error. Witness Stephen Hawking; looking at him didn't impress. He likely wouldn't have survived the Nazi eugenics program. Or even the North American one; Hitler's was based in part on California's eugenics project.
Or autistic savants, etc.
Or people with brain injuries who recover, as per your writing above.
It is truth that not all are intellectually equal, what is equally true is that one doesn't have to remain where they are on any scales.