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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.
Unfortunately the IQ trends are strongly based on genetics- if you marry right these can change (think of all the Swedish women and the refugee doctors and engineers). If you marry wrong, nose dives can happen (first cousin marriages being supported by religious dogma).
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[–] a11en 1 point -1 points 0 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.
[–] Gravspeed 0 points 1 point 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.
[–] a11en 1 point -1 points 0 points (+0|-1) ago
Unfortunately the IQ trends are strongly based on genetics- if you marry right these can change (think of all the Swedish women and the refugee doctors and engineers). If you marry wrong, nose dives can happen (first cousin marriages being supported by religious dogma).