Example input
Extract: If you asked people what was special about Einstein, most would say that he was really smart. Even the ones who tried to give you a more sophisticated-sounding answer would probably think this first. Till a few years ago I would have given the same answer myself. But that wasn't what was special about Einstein. What was special about him was that he had important new ideas. Being very smart was a necessary precondition for having those ideas, but the two are not identical.
Example output
Revised Extract: If you were to ask individuals what set Einstein apart, the majority would likely mention his exceptional intelligence. This would be the initial thought, even for those attempting to provide a more nuanced response. Until recently, I would have offered a similar answer. However, Einstein's uniqueness extended beyond his high intellect. His distinctiveness stemmed from his ability to develop groundbreaking new concepts. While being exceptionally intelligent was a prerequisite for conceiving such ideas, it is crucial to understand that the two qualities are not synonymous.
List of improvements made:
Replaced "asked" with "were to ask" for a more hypothetical tone.
Changed "people" to "individuals" for a more precise term.
Replaced "what was special" with "what set [him] apart" for better clarity.
Replaced "smart" with "exceptional intelligence" for improved accuracy.
Changed "Till a few years ago" to "Until recently" for a smoother transition.
Replaced "that wasn't" with "Einstein's uniqueness extended" to create a clearer contrast.
Changed "what was special about him" to "his distinctiveness" for better coherence.
Replaced "Being very smart" with "being exceptionally intelligent" for consistency.
Changed "the two are not identical" to "the two qualities are not synonymous" for better clarity.