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

Unfortunately, IQ and schooling are not directly tied. You can't increase IQ by education.

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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.