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Women pass over dumb men
The Sydney Morning Herald. ^

Posted on 05/27/2002 10:28:34 PM PDT by VinnyTex

Women pass over dumb men

May 28 2002

Women may be responsible for the intelligence of the human race because they consistently pick brain over brawn when choosing a mate.

A study by German geneticists supports the controversial theory that women approach brains as a sexual ornament - much like a lion's mane or a peacock's tail - according to a report published in New Scientist magazine.

The theory that women are responsible for intelligence is not new. Darwin came up with the idea that sexual selection influences evolution, and US researchers suggested 30 years ago that intelligence genes were concentrated on the X chromosome.

The X chromosome is what distinguishes men from women. It is present in both sexes but women have two X chromosomes while men have one X and one Y.

The fact that men have only one copy of every gene on the X chromosome influences whether particular genetic traits - such as intelligence - are expressed.
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This in turn affects whether certain traits drift out of the gene pool or are passed on through sexual selection.

The Germans looked at genes that caused mental disability when mutated, arguing that in their normal state, these genes would contribute to intelligence.

Using a catalogue of genes and genetic disorders, the team found X contained 21 per cent of the mental retardation genes.

An Australian sex chromosome expert, Jennifer Marshall Graves, of the Australian National University in Canberra, said the study was significant.

"They have demonstrated that the preponderance of mental retardation genes on the X chromosome is real," she told New Scientist.


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To: VinnyTex
It's not the size of the brain that matters; it's how you use it.
41 posted on 05/28/2002 1:01:09 AM PDT by Lancey Howard
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To: nopardons, Captainpaintball
I am a woman , the last comma was used for an effect ( you may claim as an affectation . LOL ) , and since I have read a number of your past posts, it is my considered opinion that you aren't nearly as intelligent as you claim to be.

Worst of all, um...

...he, ahem... spelled "persistence" wrong.

Gads... No wonder you don't think he's hot. ;-)

42 posted on 05/28/2002 1:02:39 AM PDT by OrthodoxPresbyterian
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To: tortoise
Exactly so. For the most part, a woman will marry an abverage looking man, who is intelligent, a good provider, and has more than a modicome of social graces. They'll even go out with / marry an ugly man , if he is powerful enough.

Most men , today, don't know how to behave, woo, or court a woman. Heck, they don't even know how to " date " ! This is patently obvious, by reading not only the threads here, about : " Boo hoooooooo ... I'm aqlone ", and the sick garbage with the T&A pics of tennis players and whomever, who are well beyond the league of the males posting to them.

43 posted on 05/28/2002 1:03:01 AM PDT by nopardons
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To: tortoise
Exactly so. For the most part, a woman will marry an abverage looking man, who is intelligent, a good provider, and has more than a modicome of social graces. They'll even go out with / marry an ugly man , if he is powerful enough.

Most men , today, don't know how to behave, woo, or court a woman. Heck, they don't even know how to " date " ! This is patently obvious, by reading not only the threads here, about : " Boo hoooooooo ... I'm alone ", and the sick garbage with the T&A pics of tennis players and whomever, who are well beyond the league of the males posting to them.

44 posted on 05/28/2002 1:03:15 AM PDT by nopardons
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To: brat
We just celebrated our 35th anniversary last week; my husband and I . I fell for the sound of his voice, and his brilliance. It also didn't hurt any, that we agree about 99% of everything and have so very much in common. LOL

Oh, and he's also a VERY handsome man.

45 posted on 05/28/2002 1:07:15 AM PDT by nopardons
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To: OrthodoxPresbyterian
: ^ )
46 posted on 05/28/2002 1:08:38 AM PDT by nopardons
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To: agitator
We have a winner ! That is 100 % corect .
47 posted on 05/28/2002 1:09:50 AM PDT by nopardons
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To: agitator
We have a winner ! That is 100 % correct .
48 posted on 05/28/2002 1:10:03 AM PDT by nopardons
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To: Free Vulcan
That's what I have always read.
49 posted on 05/28/2002 1:12:55 AM PDT by DBtoo
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To: Smokin' Joe
Not really . Many scions of wealthy famlies, those with good connectionss, and keep the wealth or increase it, are also intelligent. They have social graces, went to the best schools, and aren't dumb / thieves / immoral / or whatever else you claim. There are idiots and bad apples in all social strata . The wealthy don't all get there by trickery , underhandness, and theft.

Marxist cant ( or are you just jealous ? ) doesn't belong on FR !

50 posted on 05/28/2002 1:15:36 AM PDT by nopardons
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To: Free Vulcan
Money, looks, and social status in reality have the higher priority with most women.

You speak the absolute truth. Brains are very far down the list of what most women want. Looks are all that matter, unless you have money or power, in which case they'll deign to give you a "second chance." But if you don't have any of those three things, look forward to a life growing old alone with your cats!

51 posted on 05/28/2002 1:16:11 AM PDT by Timesink
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To: Captainpaintball
Women have a very hard time with pompous men who brag. That is a huge turnoff and even a little scary. Those types make me want to run!
52 posted on 05/28/2002 1:19:36 AM PDT by DBtoo
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To: OrthodoxPresbyterian
Not to mention his arrogance , pomposity, and lack of humility . : - )
53 posted on 05/28/2002 1:21:24 AM PDT by nopardons
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To: Timesink
You must not be running into nice women. There are plenty women out there who want someone who is kind, warm, funny, and cuddly. That's my type anyway!!
54 posted on 05/28/2002 1:22:19 AM PDT by DBtoo
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To: VinnyTex
Women may be responsible for the intelligence of the human race because they consistently pick brain over brawn when choosing a mate.

This fallacy can be proven false simply by a trip to the local high school. Failing that, my view is that it has nothing to do with brains or brawn, per se, but with power and wealth (which are loosely interchangable): those with money or prestige or position get the girl.

Tuor

55 posted on 05/28/2002 1:25:04 AM PDT by Tuor
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To: Tall_Texan
I think the security thing is it. Women want someone who will make them feel loved and safe.
56 posted on 05/28/2002 1:25:11 AM PDT by DBtoo
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To: DBtoo
You must not be running into nice women.

No, apparently I'm not. I've become extremely disillusioned when it comes to dating, I'm afraid.

57 posted on 05/28/2002 1:26:08 AM PDT by Timesink
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To: Timesink
WRONG ! Look at what the women say, and then look at what the men say on this thread.

Looks don't count, for women, early as mch as you guys assume they do. If a man can talk well on a variety of subjects ( NOT football / cars / their job ), behave mannerly, and doesn't look like a troll , he has a pretty good chance with most women.

58 posted on 05/28/2002 1:26:30 AM PDT by nopardons
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To: altair
First you have to understand the difference between wealthy and Rich. Then you have to understand the relationship of income to wealth. You cannot stay "rich" by spending your "wealth".
59 posted on 05/28/2002 1:28:46 AM PDT by Texasforever
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To: nopardons
Let's see...

Looks don't count, for women, early as mch as you guys assume they do....

Then:

and doesn't look like a troll...

Seems looks DO count after all, eh?

60 posted on 05/28/2002 1:28:53 AM PDT by Timesink
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