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Lam to the slaughter: Hong Kong’s shocking U-turn

The Intelligence from The Economist

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The Burden of Giftedness

This chapter examines the complex lives of gifted children, focusing on their defining traits and the challenges they face. Through the story of an exceptionally bright boy named Tom, it reveals the social isolation, emotional struggles, and misconceptions associated with high intelligence and giftedness.

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