Category Archives: IQ

Do IQ Differences Matter?

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Luke Ford

Linda Gottfredson writes: Life is complex, and complexity operates like a headwind that impedes progress more strongly for individuals lower on the IQ continuum. Everyone makes cognitive mistakes, but lower intelligence increases the risk of error. Take, for example, health … Continue reading →

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For The Discerning Reader

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Luke Ford

Comments to Steve Sailer: * “Publishing this today would risk prosecution under the hate laws. Unless Johnson (who, like Orwell, has never been much of a fan of the Irish) publishes it to shame Darwin. Then it’s legally okay.” It … Continue reading →

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IQ By Religion, Race, Intended College Major, Occupation, Etc

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Luke Ford

Some great posts: State IQ estimates (2013), all and whites only State IQ estimates (2013), Hispanics only State IQ estimates (2013), blacks only State IQ estimates (2009) State IQ estimates (2005) IQ estimates by intended college major (via SAT scores) … Continue reading →

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Don’t Get Sick In Low IQ Countries

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Luke Ford

This obvious link between IQ and health outcomes does not get mentioned in the Washington Post story: The island nation of Madagascar and the landlocked Himalayan nation of Bhutan might seem like charming tourist attractions. Travelers might want to think … Continue reading →

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Those High IQ Indonesians

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Luke Ford

The average IQ of Indonesians is 87, the same as Mexicans. REPORT: The hashtag “KoinuntukAustralia” (coins for Australia) is a reaction to Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s suggestion that Indonesia should reciprocate for the $A1 billion in aid Australia sent after … Continue reading →

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