Being stupid is like being dead: it doesn't bother you, and the pain is only felt by those around you.
(One of the few memes I've come across that I've found worth remembering.)
However, the OP asks about a hypothetical situation where intelligence is suddenly lost, and that's not the same as being born dumb.
The IQ bell curve means the vast majority of people have an IQ that's between 80 and 120. If you're on the lower edge of that range, then it's possible you wouldn't even notice a decline to 70. But if you had an IQ far above 120 and you retain memories of being much more able in many ways, then that would be very difficult to deal with.
What would you do if your IQ suddenly dropped below 70?
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Being stupid is like being dead: it doesn't bother you, and the pain is only felt by those around you.
(One of the few memes I've come across that I've found worth remembering.)
However, the OP asks about a hypothetical situation where intelligence is suddenly lost, and that's not the same as being born dumb.
The IQ bell curve means the vast majority of people have an IQ that's between 80 and 120. If you're on the lower edge of that range, then it's possible you wouldn't even notice a decline to 70. But if you had an IQ far above 120 and you retain memories of being much more able in many ways, then that would be very difficult to deal with.