Noam Chomsky

Who was Noam Chomsky? Biography, breakthroughs, IQ analysis, and intellectual legacy — curated by Geniuses.club's editors. Read more on Geniuses.club.

• Born: 1928-12-07
• Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

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