Thanks for stating the obvious: yes, it was merely a guess. But I am qualified by the measure that I personally grew up poor, like many others, and so can vouch reasonably in the author&#x27;s favor regarding the reality of his statements.<p>Insofar as anyone would deny the concept of &quot;mindset inequality&quot; as it relates to one&#x27;s intellect and poverty, I am perfectly comfortable making uneducated guesses about their upbringing.