Lot of assumptions here: 1) "High" IQ is necessary to make semi-conductors? Why, because of low tolerances? In that case it just needs people who are really ca

Lot of assumptions here: 1) "High" IQ is necessary to make semi-conductors? Why, because of low tolerances? In that case it just needs people who are really careful. 2) IQ is universal. This is not the case - a 100 IQ is set to be the middle of the curve - so a 100 IQ today would be a 120 IQ 30 years ago. (Flynn effect) 3) IQ is static. This is also not the case. Anyone can improve their IQ. If you really want a high IQ, practice taking IQ tests. An Air Force officer managed to get his IQ up to 185 because it was his job to administer IQ tests. Education has also been shown to increase IQ. 4) IQ is a useful metric. There is some evidence to suggest that it relates to improved academic performance, but a lot of the early science was based on bad data.