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Jonathan Wai

Jonathan Wai researches and writes about the development of talent, broadly conceived, and its impact on society. His work has started international conversations, and has been covered in Science, New York Times, Wall Street Journal,...

YOUR ALMA MATTERS
Despite the myth of the billionaire college dropout, most wealthy Americans have a degree
Quartz • April 30, 2017
GIRL POWER
What the world’s wealthiest, self-made women have in common
Quartz • April 19, 2016
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
The US leaves some of its most gifted kids behind in education, because they’re poor
Quartz • March 25, 2016
HIVE MIND
Having smart neighbors could mean a higher income for you
Quartz • December 8, 2015
DOWN WITH JARGON
All academics should be required to take a creative writing course
Quartz • December 2, 2015
CREDIT WHERE ITS DUE
Why is the US supporting all but its most talented students?
Quartz • November 8, 2015
STUDY BREAK
The most gifted students in India are outperforming academic prodigies in the US
Quartz India • September 14, 2015
THE LEGACY LEAGUE
These 25 schools are responsible for the greatest advances in science
Quartz • September 10, 2015
By neglecting spatial intelligence, how many Elon Musks have we missed?
Quartz • July 8, 2015
Frank Bruni is wrong about Ivy League schools
Quartz • March 22, 2015