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On the other hand, it is exactly their (assumabley) also educated offspring that could make a difference. Cutting smart people out of the gene pool seems like a bad idea, even if they're convinced to do it willingly.

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Who knew patronizing coffeeshops and listening to public radio would be the fitness function of 2016?

They're not smarter because of some gene, just richer and better educated (which, given today's universities doesn't say much).

So, you're claiming intelligence isn't heritable? Citation needed.

The money is.

And so is the intelligence.

No, I'm saying intelligence doesn't require fancy universities or upper middle class status.

I'm also saying "citation needed" knee-jerk reactions are not intelligent.

You should give this series a watch.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hjernevask

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