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A comment on The Breeder's Equation.

Re:The Breeder's Equation by max_ on Saturday November 13, 2021 @11:03AM (#29210688)
"And of course the breeder’s equation explains how average IQ potential is declining today, because of low fertility among highly educated women."

Do highly educated women have a high IQ? Or does a high IQ make you a highly educated woman?

The writer seems to start with the conclusion that highly educated women generally have high IQs.

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Re:The Breeder's Equation by pjscott on Saturday November 13, 2021 @12:22PM (#29211432)
It's been found empirically that IQ and educational attainment are moderately correlated.
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Re:The Breeder's Equation by fyhgdet on Saturday November 13, 2021 @11:17AM (#29210821)
The writer starts with that unstated assumption. It’s not the conclusion.
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