From: J. R. Molloy (jr@shasta.com)
Date: Wed Aug 25 1999 - 10:47:24 MDT
You're very welcome, Phil.
It makes me feel good to contribute my tiny bit to this list ... a list
that I value, btw, because one can mention something like the genetic
components of IQ without starting a debate over the philosophical
implications of social Darwinism, etc.
-----Original Message-----
From: phil osborn <philosborn@hotmail.com>
To: extropians@extropy.com <extropians@extropy.com>
Date: Tuesday, August 24, 1999 8:38 PM
Subject: Re: Oh, those gaussians (Was: Twin Studies)
>Thank you. This is certainly true and in perspective. What so many
>Mensans, extropians, libertarians have tended to ignore is the overwhelming
>evidence that it is quite possible to create much different environments
for
>children. Even if Burt were correct, the 20% on top of a genetically high
>base would be worth the effort. That's the difference between brilliance
>and genius. Since the evidence indicates that the difference is
>considerably higher, it is an indication of serious problems when we see
>intelligent people ignoring this opportunity. But those problems are
>another thread...
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