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[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago (1 children)

The concept of IQ as a crude basic tool for evaluating severe mental injury or illness was perverted into a theory of social hierarchy that is only "proved" in hindsight.

At no point is the claim made that IQ is a measure of human worth, or a complete accounting of intelligence

That's a bald faced lie. Tons of eugenic theory revolves around the alleged primacy of intelligence as measured through IQ. The Mensa Club admits based on IQ. Employers can and do make hiring decisions based on IQ and similar exams. "Bell Curve" is exhaustively referenced as the legitimizing theory for these policies.

[–] feedum_sneedson@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I'm aware, but the study itself makes no moral claims.

[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago (1 children)

The study was produced by an individual who has made numerous moral claims outside of his writing and cited as motivation for moral crusades by his friends and political allies.

[–] feedum_sneedson@lemmy.world -3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Try to keep an open mind. Merry Christmas.

[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago

An ironic request, given the subject matter you're defending.