In the United States, the notion of a racial tie to intelligence gained notoriety with “The Bell Curve.” The 1994 book by political scientist Charles Murray brought the idea into the national consciousness, though it has been widely criticized by mainstream scientists.
Odd isn’t it, “criticized” and not dis-proven?
“though it has been widely criticized by mainstream scientists.”
Same is said of glowbull warming: “Mainstream”, meaning “liberals”.