Posted by Racer on October 14, 2006, at 17:57:26
In reply to Re: Unfortunately, this isn't news... » Racer, posted by pseudoname on October 14, 2006, at 14:39:08
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> I also think the article dismisses the genetic component too easily, saying that "twin studies" show environment as much or more important. I thought the twin studies showed exactly the opposite: most of the variation in intelligence is genetic.Actually, I thought the more recent studies were more ambiguous, but did show a higher than expected influence of environment.
Oh, well -- what I do know is that my cousins who grew up behind the Iron Curtain look the same as my cousins who grew up in America. Except they're much thinner, and about a foot shorter... Environment is important...
> > Oh, well -- when I rule the universe, I'll fix this problem, too...
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> You've got my vote. ;-)
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