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And yet IQ (which is a pretty good proxy for intelligence) is a highly inheritable trait, as shown by several twin studies. It is a fact that I had a hard time
by Iv 7y ago
And yet IQ (which is a pretty good proxy for intelligence) is a highly inheritable trait, as shown by several twin studies.
It is a fact that I had a hard time accepting, considering that it flies in the face of my beliefs about merit, hard work and the importance of education. These things are important, but genes play a huge role too.
- justforyou 7y ago>> And yet IQ (which is a pretty good proxy for intelligence) is a highly inheritable trait, as shown by several twin studies. Given the tight coupling between culture and IQ tests, it's not necessarily proof of inheritability. Twins raised in the same household have nearly identical cultural exposure. (Unless the control is an adopted child of the same age, raised in the same household...)
- ZhuanXia 7y agoThe twins were separated at birth.
- justforyou 7y agoI stand corrected.