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Actually we know that intelligence is mostly genetic (especially at the high end), but even if it isn’t, the family environment provided by (most) intelligent p
by danieltillett 8y ago
Actually we know that intelligence is mostly genetic (especially at the high end), but even if it isn’t, the family environment provided by (most) intelligent parents is very conducive to raising intelligent children.
It doesn’t matter the means (environment or genetic) as both will contribute to smart parents raising smart children (provided they have children).
- tcbawo 8y agoI don't know if we need more smart parents or rather caring/nurturing families. You don't have to be smart, but children of dysfunctional families are at a disadvantage for breaking the cycle.
- danieltillett 8y agoWell we certainly need fewer dysfunctional families, but if we want more smart people we need to encourage more smart people to become parents.
- smt88 8y agoSocioeconomic status is far, far more important than genes[1]. If you want more smart people, give people more money. 1. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/under-the-influence/201204/intelligence-is-not-just-genetic https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/under-the-influence/...
- fjsolwmv 8y agoOf you give dumb people more money, they will get swindled by smart people.
- danieltillett 8y agoThat is not what the article says, nor what the science on this topic says either [0]. Read the section on Heritability and socioeconomic status. 0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heritability_of_IQ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heritability_of_IQ