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The idea of a communication range suggests people find it hard to bond with those beyond a certain IQ difference.
Evidence supporting this claim is weak and mostly anecdotal, lacking concrete data.
People tend to cluster with others similar in intelligence, a phenomenon known as social homophily, which can affect relationships and social bonds.

IQ is heritable and may differ among different races, but claims about the intelligence of Africans remain a topic of debate.
The fiscal impact of immigrants is a complex issue, with data suggesting immigrants from countries with lower national IQ may have negative fiscal impacts in welfare states.
Restricting immigration from low national IQ countries is debated, with considerations about the potential benefits and drawbacks in terms of societal contributions and economic impacts.

Research suggests a positive link between IQ and socioeconomic status across ethnic groups.
A study shows a growing IQ disparity between Japan and the US, with an increase in average IQ in Japan attributed to environmental improvements.
Survey data indicates a decrease in the freedom to express political opinions in Germany, particularly among young people, less educated individuals, and supporters of specific political parties.

Hanania supports high levels of immigration despite arguments against it, focusing on individual benefits over national impact.
National IQ and economic growth are linked, but individual contributions and the overall gene pool need to be considered in the immigration debate.
The quality of immigrants, their skills, and impact on the gene pool are crucial factors to consider, rather than solely focusing on average national IQ.

Publicly discussing racial and gender differences in IQ can lead to accusations of prejudice, as seen in the cases of James Watson and Lawrence Summers.
Evidence suggests that the genetic IQ of Africans is comparable to that of whites, challenging previous assumptions of lower intelligence.
Nurture may play a smaller role than nature in influencing outcomes, as seen in a study of Korean-American children placed for adoption.

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College graduates in 1940 were as smart as PhDs in 2018.
There has been no decrease in scores on crystalized measures of ability since the 1950s.
Educational attainment improves scores on related tests, but not on other IQ tests.

Intelligence and FSIQ are not the same, but often closely correlate.
Success is influenced by intelligence, but also impacted by luck, personality, and specific cognitive abilities.
Quality as an intellectual is not solely dependent on intelligence, but also on traits like drive, prioritizing truth, tackling controversial issues, and connections to communities.

Joseph Bronski suggests that a large percentage of the population lacks political agency due to intelligence deficiencies.
IQ and SAT scores have a strong correlation, but not a perfect one.
There isn't a specific 'minimum IQ' needed for political agency, as it varies based on cognitive abilities related to political engagement.

Disobedience can lead to innovation and improvement in society.
IQ tests may not fully capture important aspects of intelligence like independent thinking.
Disobedience is a key trait in developing Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and testing it is a challenge.