An interesting point from a philosophical perspective!
But if we'd take this into consideration would it mean that 1st world engineer is by definition less inteligent than 3rd world one?
I think the (completely reasonable) knee jerk reaction is a definsive one, but I can imagine absolutarian regime escapee working side-by-side an engineer groomed in expensive, air conditioned lecture rooms. In this imaginary scenario escapee, even if slower and less efficient at the problem at hand would have to be more intelligent generally.
But if we'd take this into consideration would it mean that 1st world engineer is by definition less inteligent than 3rd world one?
I think the (completely reasonable) knee jerk reaction is a definsive one, but I can imagine absolutarian regime escapee working side-by-side an engineer groomed in expensive, air conditioned lecture rooms. In this imaginary scenario escapee, even if slower and less efficient at the problem at hand would have to be more intelligent generally.