Anglo Reaction

Anglo Reaction delves into scientific and political analyses on varied subjects including biases in policy perception, genetics, cultural and environmental impacts on intelligence, economic theories, political ideology, and affirmative action. It explores themes like the correlation between intelligence and demographics, political dynamics, and economic outcomes.

Policy Perception Genetics and Behavior Cultural Influences on Prosperity Intelligence Theories Sexuality and Race Political Economy Autism and Ideology Democracy and Economic Growth Intelligence and Economic Output Physical Traits and Intelligence Affirmative Action and Competence Economic Indicators Sporting Success and Socio-economic Factors

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Policy Ascertainment Bias

904 implied HN points • 29 May 23
  1. Theresa May referred to her party as 'the Nasty Party' in 2002, highlighting biases in policy views.
  2. Right-wing views are associated with 'nasty' policies, possibly due to Policy Ascertainment Bias.
  3. To address this bias, policymakers need to focus on the goodness of policies rather than their niceness.

The Culture Transplant

432 implied HN points • 27 Nov 22
  1. Culture inherited from ancestors influences prosperity.
  2. National IQ plays a significant role in predicting GDP.
  3. Importance of culture in relation to IQ is questioned.

Genetics Versus Gay Germ Theory

432 implied HN points • 01 Oct 22
  1. There are theories that look into the causes of homosexuality, from cultural theories to the possibility of it being caused by a germ.
  2. Gay germ theory suggests that germs could manipulate behavior to spread the disease of homosexuality.
  3. Recent studies comparing genetics and gay germ theory lean towards genetics being the more promising explanation for homosexuality.
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The Economics of Cthulhu: Why The Right Always Loses

196 implied HN points • 20 Feb 22
  1. The future tends to lean left; what was once right-wing can now seem extreme.
  2. Leftists tend to attract power-hungry individuals who benefit from more chaos and anarchy for redistribution of power.
  3. The median voter theorem explains that more unequal societies tend to push for more redistribution, leading to a leftward shift in politics.

Is GDP caused by Verbal Ability or g? A Response to La Griffe du Lion

157 implied HN points • 19 Mar 22
  1. Smart Fraction theory suggests economic output is influenced by the proportion of the population with elite IQ.
  2. Although La Griffe du Lion believed verbal intelligence was more important for economic growth, research shows that only general intelligence significantly correlates with GDP.
  3. The psychological literature indicates that non-g sources of variance in national intelligence do not have a relation to GDP, suggesting that environmental effects on intelligence might not directly cause economic growth.

Autism, Libertarianism and the Political Fringe

176 implied HN points • 04 Jan 22
  1. The idea that libertarians have high rates of autism is popular, but not all libertarians may actually be autistic.
  2. Extreme ideologies, whether left or right, tend to attract individuals with higher rates of autism.
  3. Autism is associated with more radical political beliefs, and different ideologies may have varying tendencies to embrace or disclose autism.

Are People With Blue Eyes More Intelligent?

117 implied HN points • 10 Mar 22
  1. Some believe blue eyes are associated with intelligence due to positive connotations and historical contexts.
  2. Studies on eye color and intelligence have shown inconclusive results, with no clear correlation between blue eyes and higher IQ.
  3. Research on eye color and IQ suggests factors like genetics, ancestry, and methodology play a role in determining intelligence.

The Economist's Case for Reaction: is Democracy Good for Growth?

157 implied HN points • 08 Jun 21
  1. The effect of democracy on economic growth is inconclusive, with some studies showing no significant impact.
  2. Dictatorships have a higher variance in growth rates, making them a riskier option than democracies.
  3. Despite potential benefits, switching from democracy to dictatorship can be risky due to lack of popular support and potential for intervention.

Affirmative Action is damaging Civil Service Competence

98 implied HN points • 27 Nov 21
  1. Affirmative Action policies in civil service recruitment are seen as damaging the meritocratic ideal of the system.
  2. There is a shift towards using Situational Judgment Tests in civil service recruitment, which do not necessarily measure aptitude for the job.
  3. Challenges to the changes in civil service recruitment focusing on diversity may involve legal considerations and potential impacts on competence.

IQ and Interest Rates

58 implied HN points • 27 Dec 21
  1. Interest rates have been falling at a constant rate for a millenia due to increasing patience in society.
  2. Higher intelligence and lower risk investments are associated with lower interest rates.
  3. Historically, smarter individuals make better, lower risk investments leading to a substantial impact on interest rates.

Race, IQ and the Olympics

19 implied HN points • 02 Aug 21
  1. Racial differences in sports are evident and statistically significant.
  2. Sociological factors alone cannot fully explain racial disparities in sporting success.
  3. Variables like national IQ, wealth, and human capital influence a nation's Olympic success.