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An American linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, historian, social critic, and political activist. Sometimes called "the father of modern linguistics".
A British polymath, philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, writer, social critic, political activist, and Nobel laureate.
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Bertrand Russell has an estimated IQ of 180. Noam Chomsky's IQ is not precisely estimated, but both are recognized as extraordinary minds.
Bertrand Russell had an estimated IQ of 180. Noam Chomsky's IQ has not been formally estimated.
Noam Chomsky is known for: Writing in excess of 100 books and was named the “world’s top public intellectual” in a poll conducted in 2005.. Bertrand Russell is known for: See full biography.
Yes. Both Noam Chomsky and Bertrand Russell are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.
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