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>Nevertheless IQ isn't useless and I'm still skeptical that the underlying g-factor, crystallized intelligence, and fluid intelligence can be changed very much
by xiaoma 16y ago
>Nevertheless IQ isn't useless and I'm still skeptical that the underlying g-factor, crystallized intelligence, and fluid intelligence can be changed very much
Haven't you ever seen video of a former professional boxer who didn't retire soon enough? Or met a chronic alcoholic? Fluid intelligence can definitely be changed. It's just a lot easier to do harm than good.
- Jach 16y agoTouché. I'll just pretend I said "changed upward". ;)
- xiaoma 16y agoActually there are a few things that have a measurable upward effect. One of the better documented ones is running an hour a day. Not only does it show measurable improvements on intelligence tests (for both rats and humans!), but it increases the rate of neurogenesis. Slightly less certain, but still very compelling is the research related to taking up a musical instrument as a child. I'm confident that it's just a matter of time before we have more targeted training regimens and smart drugs that are both powerful and safe.