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On the other hand, there's a consensus in the scientific community that IQ is the best predictor of outcome in life, despite the factors you've mentioned. In o
by minority-one 11y ago
On the other hand, there's a consensus in the scientific community that IQ is the best predictor of outcome in life, despite the factors you've mentioned.
In other words, all being taken into consideration, it turns out IQ has an incredible predicting power regarding the lives of individuals. It's actually better at predicting life outcome than any other factor.
> And, of course, nurture over nature [...] matters way more than genetics.
That is the opposite of what current research into IQ has shown so far. If you go on YouTube, you can find interviews with Charles Murray, and that will help you understand this better.
> A good musician can become a good sharpshooter, a good programmer can excel at architectural engineering.
Yes, but it's not likely to happen (or you'd have oodles of examples). Predicting is all about what's more likely, and in this capacity, IQ has proven over and over again to be the single best predictor.
- JoeAltmaier 11y agoI'm doubtful of that consensus. Is it a real measured thing, or just 'common knowledge' which adds up to urban legend. I'd understood that the best predictor of success at a job is Conscientiousness. More than test scores, economic class, fancy schools.
- minority-one 11y agoHonestly, that is in the same level of saying that you doubt the consensus on Evolution. I say this not to disparage, but you are simply ignorant about the subject. If you read about Psychometrics and perhaps work by Charles Murray et alii you will realize right now you don't know what you are talking about. Start on YouTube and listen to Dr. Murray and he'll give you more papers to read and keywords to look for. The consensus exists and you can verify it for yourself if you care to.
- prodmerc 11y agoIQ is only a good predictor when you compare low average and borderline (who indeed are at a disadvantage no matter their conditions) with average and higher. Average, above average and higher scoring persons' outcome in life will depend more heavily on upbringing and surroundings than anything else. In fact, those scoring the highest may actually end up worse - addiction, depression, anxiety, loneliness, etc. - all because they live well below their potential because of their circumstances...