Category Archives: IQ

Hate Facts

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Luke Ford

LINK: The intelligence scores came from work carried out earlier this decade by Richard Lynn, a British psychologist, and Tatu Vanhanen, a Finnish political scientist, who analysed IQ studies from 113 countries, and from subsequent work by Jelte Wicherts, a … Continue reading →

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Most Adults Can’t Reason Formally

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Luke Ford

Dr. Herman T. Epstein writes: Only one-third of adults can reason formally. That means that two-thirds of the citizens in a democracy cannot understand the more complex issues facing them both in life and in elections. Unless ways can be … Continue reading →

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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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