Category Archives: IQ

Why Do People Call The Conflict In The Middle East ‘Madness’?

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Luke Ford

I notice a UN officer calling the Israel vs Hamas conflict “madness,” but there’s nothing remotely “mad” about the fighting in the Middle East. If there was no killing in the Middle East, the Jewish state of Israel would increasingly … Continue reading →

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Washington Post: Stop blaming black parents for underachieving kids

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Luke Ford

Black educator Andre M. Perry writes: Mayors, teachers unions, and news commentators have boiled down the academic achievement gap between white and black students to one root cause: parents. Even black leaders and barbershop chatter target “lazy parents” for academic … Continue reading →

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The Courtesy Of The Japanese

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Luke Ford

Japan has about the highest average IQ of any nation (105) and its citizens tend to be much more courteous than the citizens of countries with low average IQs. Courtesy correlates with IQ. Americans with higher IQ tend to be … Continue reading →

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The Connection Between National IQ, Prosperity & Freedom

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Luke Ford

Two psychologists write: Traditional economic theories stress the relevance of political, institutional, geographic, and historical factors for economic growth. In contrast, human-capital theories suggest that peoples’ competences, mediated by technological progress, are the deciding factor in a nation’s wealth. Using … Continue reading →

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NYT: U.S. Officials Question Ability of Nigeria to Rescue Hostages

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Luke Ford

So what is the average Nigerian IQ? It’s 67, so of course they’re not competent. The average African IQ is 70. That’s why the continent is a disaster. As America imports more people from Africa and other disaster zones such … Continue reading →

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