I also don't see how a preference for high IQ scores is inextricably linked to the notion of progress. It is the one measurable attribute which is most strongl

I also don't see how a preference for high IQ scores is inextricably linked to the notion of progress. It is the one measurable attribute which is most strongly associated with positive life outcomes, flat out. There are also different kinds of intelligence. This is really just to say that there are different kinds of competence. The more competent people are at solving problems, fixing things, and getting along with each other, the better life is. That's all it is.