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Re:Are We Idiocracy Yet? by singpolyma3 on Tuesday April 07, 2026 @08:50AM (#47674525)
Yes but this is not the genetic argument this is a "school system sucks" argument
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Re:Are We Idiocracy Yet? by numitus on Tuesday April 07, 2026 @12:01PM (#47677359)
In every country, if your parents are scientists, you will be in average smarter, than if your parents are peasants.
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Re:Are We Idiocracy Yet? by wiseowise on Tuesday April 07, 2026 @01:06PM (#47678338)
Woah, woah, stop right there with your facts Mr. Eugenics. /s
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Re:Are We Idiocracy Yet? by abenga on Tuesday April 07, 2026 @02:48PM (#47679660)
Is that because of some heritable presence/lack of intelligence or because scientists feed their children well early in life, have books in the home, and take the time to follow up on their children's education?
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