Francois is deluded. The fact is that genes are inconsistent. Michael Jordan can mate with the WNBA MVP of the year and won't give birth to a better basketballer, probably won't give birth to anyone more athletic than Vijay Singn. Like I said before, there is something about intelligence thats not entirely genetical or by brain reason. Everybody is born equal, you can NEVER convince me otherwise. Humans are like brand new computers, they come prepackaged with all the basics and funzies, but their potential and orientation is ultimately determined by the external user.
I disagree with you. I think potential is inherited just like personality type and tempermant, and some people live up to their potential but most don't.
I don't think everyone is born equal. You can tell the difference between two babies, two toddlers, two adults, people are never equally gifted, or equally intelligent, or equally athletic. It's just some people discover their own intelligence and put it to good use, while others never do.
In another post I told you that we are not all born equal, thats because we all have different strengths and weaknesses. Some people are good at writing and reading but not math for example. Some people are musicial genius but can't play sports. Some people have specific talents or traits that are inherited. These inherited traits do pass down, but they often skip generations.
So no, two babies are never equal, both are unique, and intelligence is inherited. However just because you inherit intelligence, it does not mean you'll have the culture or the tools to make use of it. A lot of people inherit inteligence but also inherit bad schooling, no access to books, and maybe the internet did not exist for them.
Intelligence is nothing if you have no access to information/knowledge to make use of your intelligence. Just because you are able to read or write, it does not mean you'll have access to good books. Just because you can do math, it does not mean you'll have access to good teachers. Just because you have perfect pitch, or a good ear for music, it does not mean you'll have access ot a music teacher. Just because you can paint, it does not mean you'll have a chance to be the next picaso. It's not just a matter of talent, everyone or just about everyone is born with some kinda talent, but society does not care much for certain kinds of talents.
So you see, we are not born equal, we are born unequal. We are born unequal because we are a collection of traits and talents.