Posted on 02/14/2021 10:03:27 PM PST by SeekAndFind
Recent studies have shown that I.Q. scores have been declining in Western nations for decades.
Evan Horowitz, director of research and communication at FCLT Global, wrote a post for nbcnews.com in which he stated: “A range of studies using a variety of well-established IQ tests and metrics have found declining scores across Scandinavia, Britain, Germany, France and Australia.” Horowitz added that this plunge in cognitive ability could well lead to “fewer scientific breakthroughs, stagnant economies and a general dimming of our collective future.”
Duh.
And there are others.
These findings have led some to issue dire predictions of a general dumbing down of certain selective populations. “Global dumbing” as I call it, though the rising idiocy appears to be concentrated in the West. Perhaps “intellect change” would be a more inclusive and palatable term. I have previously written about this emerging phenomenon/escalating crisis, and it was rather prophetically parodied in the 2006 movie “Idiocracy.”
So, is it true? Are we getting dumber? The studies themselves would appear to provide empirical evidence that this is indeed the case, but perhaps we should look at some anecdotal evidence, as well.
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“It’s kind of tough to do well on IQ tests when you’re not even taught how to read.”
I taught myself how to read. I did not cooperate with my teacher in second grade so she stuck me in the back corner of the room. The back corner where the bookcase was. By the end of second grade I was reading at 12th grade 99th percentile (they tested me). My IQ is right up there with Dr. Morbius, and so is that of my parents, siblings, children, etc.
Try teaching a dog to read — some of them are brighter than some of the immigrants.
That would make them morons?
We have done everything possible to keep stupid people from removing themselves from the gene pool. The pool has filled in and the shallow end is getting bigger.
I not be suprized.
It’s not about the educational background, rather about the lack of will. Students don’t have to work hard at thinking any more, so they don’t think
Gorrila Glue Girl.
I rest my case!
Lower IQ scores are tied directly to liberal education indoctrination and rapidly increases in over priced higher educational indoctrination systems.
All part of the socialist plan.. Idiots are easier to control.
After 60 years of liberal dominance of public education, what would you expect?
An easy life, which most people enjoy in this modern age, promotes a lackadaisical attitude towards learning.
If your very life, and those of your family, depended on your ability to learn things and carry out complex tasks - as was the case for our ancestors only two or three generations ago - you would take to an education, whether through formal schooling or a life of hard knocks, like a sponge to water.
We don't think because there is little consequence for ignorance. Heck, I'm as dumb as a rock and thriving.
Liberals = Exhibit A
Seems 1984 and now Idiocracy are no longer fiction
The question is whether the Darwin selection process will have us completely bald?
Well, there was this girl that used gorilla glue all over the top of her head...
The Democrat party still exists, doesn't it?
Thanks for explicating your reference, which is now understandable.
Regards,
When you test more dumb people, your scores go down. Right?
= = =
The average will go down.
Average IQ will go down.
Smart people’s IQ will go up.
that’s because the west is being inundated with low IQ invaders.
Morons? Beyond that.
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