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While I agree with much of your post,  I cannot accept this section in its
generality.  See Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond for a cogent explanation
of the divergent cultures around the globe.  While poor nutrition indeed impacts
the cognitive abilities of individuals,  the technology issue is much more
complex and you must account for lack of technology in cultures such as the
Inuit. Rick Strong

Don and Rachel Matesz wrote:

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> Don Matesz <[log in to unmask]>
> Next Generation Nutrition. (419) 476-2967
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> 4)  Why aren't the vegetarian nations (e.g. India) producing crops of
> geniuses?  Why have the more vegetarian nations lagged so far behind the
> omnivores in scientific and technological innovations?
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