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EllieEffingMae | 4 years ago

Regardless of your credentials, as far as I am aware the scientific consensus on this topic is that genetics is nearly impossible to separate from other causal factors. Mainly other causal factors that we have clearer and more direct evidence of having an influence on cognitive ability.

So, quite frankly, I don't care if you spend a lot of time thinking about it, it's irrelevant. The consensus is clear.

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NoImmatureAdHom|4 years ago

Yes, exactly like that!

EllieEffingMae|4 years ago

If you would be so kind to explain to me why I should believe you, a random person on the internet claiming to be a "scientist" who "spends a lot of time thinking" about this subject, over thousands of peer reviewed research articles and case studies stating that even if genetics is a factor in intelligence then it is so closely tied to other causal factors that it is effectively impossible to control for, then I am happy to listen.

So please, I am begging you, tell me why I should believe you over everyone else.