Category Archives: IQ

From Terman to Today: A Century of Findings on Intellectual Precocity

Abstract from this 2016 paper: “One hundred years of research (1916–2016) on intellectually precocious youth is reviewed, painting a portrait of an extraordinary source of human capital and the kinds of learning opportunities needed to facilitate exceptional accomplishments, life satisfaction, … Continue reading

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WP: If you think getting the IRS on the phone is tough, try setting up an individual online account

It took me 5-10 minutes to set up an individual online account with the IRS. I don’t see the problem. I suspect it is only a problem if you have an IQ under 100. One measure of maturity is how … Continue reading

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Facing Reality: Two Truths About Race in America

Here are some highlights from Charles Murray’s new book: * From the first census in 1790 through the 1850 census, the population within America’s settled regions was 82–84 percent European and the rest was African. Subsequent tides of immigration increased … Continue reading

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Boris Johnson On IQ & Wealth Inequality

Comments at Steve Sailer: * He must have heard that classic rhetorical advice somewhere along his way about the necessity to deliver both to your audience: Delights and insights. – And he did take this lesson to his heart. Btw. … Continue reading

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First We Take Manhattan (1-19-21)

00:00 The spiritual struggle ahead 06:40 Race and IQ, Fascinated and Horrified, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIFSD_WR6bU 22:00 The Science of Spiritual Narcissism, https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-science-of-spiritual-narcissism/ 41:50 The sociology of biological intelligence (Gottfredson, L.), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEv-vHMWoeo 59:00 What’s So Bad About Storming the Capitol?, https://fakenous.net/?p=2134 1:20:00 Rob … Continue reading

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