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An assertion is made that denying the importance of intelligence is foolish, especially when considering real-world decisions like child development. The speaker argues that society naturally assesses potential, often rooting in IQ, to make decisions about education and opportunities. There's an acknowledgment that societal factors such as social class and privilege also influence outcomes but do not negate the fundamental role of intelligence.
This discussion circles into ethical considerations—whether it is acceptable to value intelligence when making significant life choices. The speaker states that minimizing or dismissing individual differences in intelligence ignores biological and societal realities and can have harmful implications.