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Re:We need a conversation about the future of human genetic ... by nickbauman on Wednesday May 04, 2016 @12:11PM (#11629345)
The Ashkenazi Jew intelligence being higher is probably a myth. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashkenazi_Jewish_intelligence
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Re:We need a conversation about the future of human genetic ... by RogtamBar on Thursday May 05, 2016 @09:51AM (#11636048)
A myth.

How do you then explain the glaring over-representation in sciences, scientific awards received and so on? (about 10x)

And that coincidentally Ashkenazi Jews outscore others on intelligence tests?

Are they all cheating? Is that what you are trying to say?

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Re:We need a conversation about the future of human genetic ... by nickbauman on Sunday May 15, 2016 @08:33PM (#11703501)
Not at all. The world Ashkenazi population has maintained cultural emphasis in the intellectual pursuits for centuries. I should know. I grew up with them. Their reverence for intellect and the life of the mind borders on the holy. If only more of us cared in the same way.
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