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> They're both based on the same false assumption that you can describe mental capacity with a number. IQ doesn't purport to "describe mental capacity". It as
by factsaresacred 9y ago
> They're both based on the same false assumption that you can describe mental capacity with a number.
IQ doesn't purport to "describe mental capacity". It assesses mental capacity and allocates a score. This score is information that can be used to deduce ability, and to the end it serves its purpose perfectly.
Decisions based on IQ is another thing entirely.
- ZenoArrow 9y agoWhat's the point of deducing something if you're not going to do anything with that information? Beyond that, labels are hard for people to get rid of, even those we assign to ourselves. In the effort to categorise everything we grossly limit the potential of the individual. As Kierkegaard put it; "Once you label me you negate me.".