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You realize there is not a small amount of data regarding racial IQ differences right? It is (was) one of the most studied social science fields before it fell

• peteretep 10y ago
  Please could up explain the point you're trying to make? The first sentence suggests that you think my point is lack of evidence is a problem, the second suggests you think my argument relies on one specific factor rather than being generalisable to all.
  • mhuffman 10y ago
    Sure, there are two points: 1) Your point is based on ignoring often repeated and consistent (over decades) science; and 2) I think your argument generalizes something (to skin color) that is very specific (I.Q.) I will go further and say that I think you are being disingenuous about reducing the problems that affect different races to simply skin color.
    • peteretep 10y ago
      1) I'm not ignoring it, I'm saying it's unimportant for any practical purpose, and the only people who seem to get excited about it are people with an existing axe to grind, which is why it's not generally discussed in the op's "polite" society. 2) The article this conversation is attached to is specifically genetics related.
      • mhuffman 10y ago
        1) It is very important as it has been found to directly relate to educational achievement and later SES. The fact that "polite" society turns a blind eye does not make have less of an impact. 2) Yes, but the comment you were replying to (and made) was not.