Genetic IQs have been dropping for more than two centuries. If you look at genetic tests that do not rely on schooling (reaction time, color recognition, etc.). What has increase is education and test taking abilities.
Even with a better education, look at popular books back then compared to now. Dickens wrote for the paupers and the masses, nowadays the equivalent would be Grisham, King, or Brown. That's a substantial drop in vocabulary, complexity, and structure.
As they say, the proof is in the pudding.
Genetic IQs have been dropping for more than two centuries. If you look at genetic tests that do not rely on schooling (reaction time, color recognition, etc.). What has increase is education and test taking abilities.
Even with a better education, look at popular books back then compared to now. Dickens wrote for the paupers and the masses, nowadays the equivalent would be Grisham, King, or Brown. That's a substantial drop in vocabulary, complexity, and structure.
As they say, the proof is in the pudding.
I like that. I agree. This past week or so I've been running into lots of people on here who are quite insightful and pleasant to talk to. I have no idea why there's this sudden shift but I'm loving it.
I like that. I agree. This past week or so I've been running into lots of people on here who are quite insightful and pleasant to talk to. I have no idea why there's this sudden shift but I'm loving it.
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