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A notable point made is the exceptional intellectual achievement of Jews, evidenced by their disproportionate number of Nobel laureates, especially in physics and economics. This success stems partly from their historical emphasis on education, verbal intelligence, and their adaptation of religious concepts—many borrowed from Mesopotamian and Egyptian ideas—into a cohesive monotheistic worldview.
Furthermore, the Jewish tradition of ritual and law functioned as a form of social "hack," fostering high trust, mutual assistance, and adaptability. Their history records repeated failures and successes—conquering, subjugation, exile, and resilience—each time learning and adjusting their community structures.