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> "It is a basic human right to have average abilities."

I really like that quote from her on multiple dimensions.

I like this quote because it doesn't make any sense. It's obvious that not everyone operates with the same level of ability. Some have more ability than others, which necessarily means some are below average. Stating that "average ability is a human right" doesn't change the mathematical reality.

> Some have more ability than others

On some dimensions. On other dimensions, some will not have more ability.

I may be good at programming computers. That does not make me good at welding or art.

In particular, I like the fact that it drives home that it is NOT okay to set up our society so that it demands better than average in order to be considered to be a "worthwhile" member of society.

A person who is simply "average" should be able to have a meaningful life.

And from it a management philosophy which needs to be more prominent: the goal is to strive for the best output each employee is capable of by shaping their environment to serve them best. The goal is not to hold each employee to the same standard and punish the below average.

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