“Attacks” against “the genetic aspect of IQ” are often informed criticisms of common misunderstandings of IQ, heritability, and genetics. Obviously genetics ar

“Attacks” against “the genetic aspect of IQ” are often informed criticisms of common misunderstandings of IQ, heritability, and genetics. Obviously genetics are an important part of determining intelligence. That does not mean smart people who are attracted to smart people will produce smart kids. That seems to be a common belief that arises when people think about genetics and intelligence, despite the numerous counter examples in other heritable traits with a genetic component (e.g. kids are not always taller or even as tall as their parents).