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We also don't have an objective measure of "horniness", yet we all know it both exists and that we must make decisions based upon it (either ours or others). S

• mjburgess 4y ago
  I think we've very good evidence against IQ being a measure of intelligence. But in any case, what we're talking about is the meter-ruler called "IQ" and its use by the most batshit HRish elements of soceity, and the most pseudo-scientific elements of psychology. In a world where major employers are using IQ to guide their hiring practices, we're not talking about a quiz on the back of cosmo. We're talking about a world where business (, uni,...) has outsourced its obligations to fairly consider the merits of individuals to the cult of psychometricians extremely happy to provide astrological justifications for ruining people's lives. An entire medical establishment has been created by the IQ test, which exists across (at least the west) as a filter on entrants. What strange, bizarre, and often poorly sutied creatures have found themsleves in positions within this establishment? When one looks around at the society the IQ test has created, one should be aghast. Why, so often, are nurses better than doctors? (etc. etc.)
  • P5fRxh5kUvp2th 4y ago
    This is akin to arguing height isn't useful because the NBA makes judgements based upon it. What the evidence says is that IQ isn't the only factor, just as height isn't the only factor for NBA players. But just like height, IQ makes things a lot easier.