The hottest Cognitive ability Substack posts right now

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🧠 Supporting America's smartest kids: A Quick Q&A with … political scientist Charles Murray

Faster, Please! • 731 implied HN points • 19 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Education & Policy Standardized Testing Cognitive ability
  1. It's important for America to support and educate its academically gifted kids, especially in STEM fields. These kids can make big contributions to technology and the economy.
  2. Standardized tests are helpful for identifying talented students in mathematics and science. These tests can show who has the right abilities to succeed in tough STEM programs.
  3. Education should challenge gifted students to help them grow. They need to learn the value of hard work and humility alongside their academic strengths.

Study Questions Supposed Link Between Being Higher-Weight and Cognitive Ability

Weight and Healthcare • 639 implied HN points • 26 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Stigma Cognitive ability BMI Research
  1. The concept of 'cognitive ability' has been historically used to promote discrimination against various groups.
  2. BMI and definitions of 'obesity' are shaky concepts without clear health implications.
  3. Research questioning the link between higher weight and cognitive ability often still operates under the assumption that weight is a preventable health issue.

The Role of Personality and Cognitive Ability in the Measurement of Usability

UX Psychology • 158 implied HN points • 08 Sep 23
🔬 Science Psychology Personality Traits Cognitive ability User Experience
  1. The usability of a product varies among individuals based on their knowledge, experience, and attitudes, not just a fixed attribute.
  2. Personality traits like emotional stability, openness to experience, and conscientiousness play a significant role in shaping subjective usability ratings.
  3. Cognitive ability did not have a significant impact on usability ratings, indicating that individual personality traits are stronger predictors.

The Bell Curve

Books Unbound • 0 implied HN points • 24 Jul 24
🚌 Education Intelligence Testing Social Inequality Cognitive ability Policy Impact
  1. Intelligence testing has a long history and aims to measure cognitive abilities, but it can also reinforce social inequalities. Tests may not show the full picture of a person's skills or potential.
  2. The book suggests that society is increasingly divided by intelligence, with smarter individuals getting the best jobs, which can widen economic gaps. Higher IQ is often linked to better job performance and success.
  3. The authors discuss controversial ideas about race and IQ, which have sparked debate. Many argue that environmental factors, like education quality, play a significant role in shaping intelligence.
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