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Essays on cognitive ability

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Jan 16, 2025ACX

Highlights From The Comments On Lynn And IQ

Scott responds to comments about Lynn's IQ data, addressing how IQ testing might break down in under-educated populations and how this relates to the apparent disconnect between test scores and real-world capabilities.

27 min read 4,037 words

Sep 27, 2017SSC

Against Individual IQ Worries

Scott Alexander argues that while IQ is valuable for research, it's not reliable for predicting individual success and shouldn't be a major personal concern.

18 min read 2,768 words

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