We're getting dumber:
http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/201 ... eir-smarts
Figured out what the problem is.
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LeftyStrat
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Figured out what the problem is.
It's never too late to have a happy childhood.
Re: Figured out what the problem is.
And collectively smarter. Interesting paper. Thanks!
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LeftyStrat
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Re: Figured out what the problem is.
Perhaps we're becoming worker ant collectives?jelle wrote:And collectively smarter.
I've always been fascinated by evolutionary pressures vs human intellect. Somehow we trumped evolution/natural selection by using intellect to more quickly adapt to changes.
The big question becomes, if we somehow lose the safety net of society, how many of us would survive?
It's never too late to have a happy childhood.
Re: Figured out what the problem is.
Great questions, I wondered that myself too. And sorry, I did not keep track of this tread. Hope you are doing well and good luck with the jobsearch! jelle