Barry worries about a segregation between the "smart" people and the
"average" or "below average" people. Good thinking.
Charles Murray concludes that such a segregation is inevitable. He
believes that our advancements in technology and communication have
totally eliminated the benefits of being physically strong. Today, in his
view, intelligence is everything.
Murray also espouses that idea that intelligence is largely influenced by
genetics. This is a matter of deep concern to Murray. The average
couple, today, with an IQ of 120 or higher, met at work or in another
environment that is rather exclusive to "smart" people. They choose to
marry for because they can intellectually and emotionally relate to one
another. These couples, on average, have two children.
On the other hand, couples with an "average" or "below average" do not
marry because they share similar intellectual interests. They marry
more out of emotion, spontaneity, or lust. . .and, they tend to have more
children.
If all this is true (and I question its truthfulness), then the intelligent
minority will, at some point, rule the dumb majority. The rich will be the
"smart" people, &tc.
I _DO_ not believe IQ is genetically determined. I believe everyone can
substantially increase their IQ. . .thus, in my mind, Murray's
conclusions are all wrong.
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