Stefan MolyneuxVerified account

Europeans and East Asians probably evolved higher iq, because their survival depended on them being smarter. They both had to contend with winter and had great rivalries against even their own kind. In Africa, they didn’t have to deal with winter and had plenty of game.

To be fair in zero sum resource shared environments it literally is called survival of the fittest.

When it comes to humanity, having a high IQ theoretically should enhance that person's ability to survive. Of course, it must be noted I'm referring to an overall high IQ, not merely someone with a genius in one narrow field.

what a lot of people don’t consider are societal contexts, in a tribal society having a high iq is detrimental because youre more likely to question authority, which in a rigid societal structure like that is a death sentence.

Lord, yes. SO true. Our culture overvalues intellect, and not just intellect but intellect of a certain sort. I believe we are on the cusp of an age that renders that advantage largely moot, just as guns helped minimize the advantage of physical strength in combat.

Our culture *undervalues* intellect. Look at the dross being produced by the 'entertainment' industry. It's all about catering to the lowest common denominator - not the work of people who value intelligence.

I think it’s more likely that there is some Dunning-Kruger going on: celebs and execs think they are smarter than they are, and one must teach the children at the child’s level.