Frances Oldham Kelsey vs Steven Pinker

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Frances Oldham Kelsey
IQN/A
Born1914
Died2015
OriginCobble Hill, British Columbia, Canada
Known ForPreventing thalidomide from being marketed in the United States
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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 Frances Oldham Kelsey

A Canadian-born American pharmacologist and physician. Kelsey's career intersected with the passage of laws strengthening FDA oversight of pharmaceuticals.

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About Steven Pinker

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

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The Verdict

Neither Frances Oldham Kelsey 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 — Frances Oldham Kelsey 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?

Frances Oldham Kelsey is known for: Preventing thalidomide from being marketed in the United States. 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 Frances Oldham Kelsey and Steven Pinker are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.

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