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[–] Gravspeed 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

A properly educated idiot (sounds funny i know) has a decent chance at reading an average child. Average people regularly raise children to be above average. Grandpa might still be retarded but there is hope for the grandchildren.

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[–] a11en 1 point -1 points (+0|-1) ago 

Subsequent generations average towards the mean of the genetic heritage, undortunately. I think maybe the use of IQ was misplaced here. Certainly having rudimentary schooling is always preferred, but it doesn't raise IQ. Ultimately it won't sustain a democracy. 90+ is required.

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[–] Gravspeed 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

If that were true there could be no advancement of the species and we would have never figured out stone tools.

My iq is higher than either of my parents. Theirs are higher than their parents. If everyone keeps paying attention this trend can continue.

The problem is that most people are fine with being retarded and don't actually want more for their kids.