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Re:Are We Idiocracy Yet? by willis936 on Tuesday April 07, 2026 @07:59AM (#47673849)
Invoking IQ is not really a good way to dismiss pro-eugenics concerns.
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Re:Are We Idiocracy Yet? by everdrive on Tuesday April 07, 2026 @08:55AM (#47674585)
I wasn't going for pro or anti-eugenics, just expressing that the Flynn effect has been reversing. At least from what I've read the trend is true _within_ families, which downplays potential pro-eugenics arguments.
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Re:Are We Idiocracy Yet? by littlestymaar on Tuesday April 07, 2026 @08:55AM (#47674586)
> Edit: This is a brief video explaining why.

I knew what it was before even clicking on it. The “brief video” was a strong enough clue.

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