[–] DontBeRacist 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
It's disappointing to have everything pinned on IQ, because lesser races also suffer from an absurd lack of conscientiousness. Not only do they do all kinds of dumb shit and can't figure things out, they also sit on their asses all day and can't delay gratification for very long. Conscientiousness is too damn long, but there have been some people trying to say "grit" is all that matters. Really it's "grit" and IQ. You've got to do the work and be good at things to succeed. In some fields the IQ factor can be replaced with a specific competency (music, art, athletics, etc.), but you still need a lot of work and practice to succeed.
Studies have found that intelligence and conscientiousness are associated with success in school, level of schooling, and work place success. Smart people who get their shit done do better than other people. Who would've thought?
[–] shmuklidooha 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
Well, at least they admit the IQ difference.
[–] Oatiusmaximus ago
A good book to read is The Bell Curve. It has a plethora of history on many studies done on IQ starting in the 1800's that were "phased out" as quakery during the WW2 era because it hurt peoples feelings.