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Oswald Avery vs Steven Pinker

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Oswald Avery
IQN/A
Born1877
Died1955
OriginHalifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Known For Avery–MacLeod–McCarty experiment DNA transmits heredity
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Steven Pinker
IQN/A
Born1954
OriginMontreal, Quebec, Canada
Known ForThe Language Instinct (1994) <br> How the Mind Works (1997) <br> The Blank Slate

About Oswald Avery

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About Steven Pinker

A Canadian-American cognitive psychologist, linguist, and popular science author.

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The Verdict

Neither Oswald Avery nor Steven Pinker has a formally estimated IQ score, but both are universally recognized as among history's greatest minds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who had a higher IQ — Oswald Avery or Steven Pinker?

Neither has a formally estimated IQ in the Geniuses.Club database, though both are recognized as extraordinary intellects.

What is each genius known for?

Oswald Avery is known for: Avery–MacLeod–McCarty experiment DNA transmits heredity . Steven Pinker is known for: The Language Instinct (1994) <br> How the Mind Works (1997) <br> The Blank Slate (2002) <br> The Better Angels of Our Na.

Are both considered geniuses?

Yes. Both Oswald Avery and Steven Pinker are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.

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