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The Mismeasure of Man

Book • 1981

Stephen Jay Gould

Joandomènec Ros

Antonio Desmonts

Ricardo Pochtar

The Mismeasure of Man is a critical examination of the statistical methods and cultural motivations underlying biological determinism.

Gould challenges the traditional concept of intelligence as a single, measurable quantity and critiques the historical use of psychometrics and IQ tests.

He argues that these methods are flawed due to reification and ranking, and that they have been used to justify social inequalities and racist ideologies.

The book also includes a critique of Samuel George Morton's craniometry and later editions address Richard Herrnstein and Charles Murray's book The Bell Curve.

Mentioned by

Scott Barry Kaufman

Matteo Pasquinelli

Dr. Kelly Kasperson

Aricia Skidmore-Williams

Mentioned in 7 episodes

Mentioned by

Lex Fridman

as a book that criticizes the ideas presented in "The Bell Curve".

#302 – Richard Haier: IQ Tests, Human Intelligence, and Group Differences

Mentioned as Stephen J. Gould's famous book that took on phrenology and eugenicists who deployed the IQ test.

Debunking the Genius Myth w/ Helen Lewis

Mentioned by

Helen Lewis

in relation to IQ testing and its limitations.

Episode 260: The Genius Myth (with Helen Lewis)

Mentioned by

Les Brown

to illustrate how we unconsciously adapt to other's pace in life.

The Most Eye Opening 10 Minutes Of Your Life - Les Brown

Mentioned by

Helen Lewis

as a very good book with criticisms of the early IQ tests.

The Genius Myth, with Helen Lewis and Armando Iannucci (Part One)

Recommended by

Matteo Pasquinelli

as a book to understand the logic of AI.

AI, Automation, and Algorithms | Matteo Pasquinelli

Recommended by

Luke Stark

as an introduction to phrenology and physiognomy.

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Mentioned by

Les Brown

as a book that defines what it means to be a man.

560 Les Brown: Overcome All Odds and Change the World

Mentioned by

Dr. Kelly Kasperson

as one of Dr. Tavris' books discussing bias in the study of gender.

296. Staying Curious - with Carol Tavris, PhD

Mentioned by

Terry Gross

in the introduction, highlighting

Sidney Poitier

's memoir.

Film Icons: Meryl Streep / Sidney Poitier

Mentioned by

Michael Downs

as an author who has critiqued race realism.

Accelerationism: The Philosophy of Nick Land and Curtis Yarvin (Ft. Michael Downs)

Mentioned by

Helen Czerski

in the context of discussing the backlash against IQ testing.

The Genetic Lottery: DNA demystified with Kathryn Paige Harden

Mentioned by

Scott Barry Kaufman

, referencing the book to highlight how we should be more politically correct.

Abraham Maslow and the Science of Self-Actualization with Scott Barry Kaufman

Mentioned by

Jim Ramos

as an inspiration for his book, "Dialed In."

What Makes a TRUE Man of God? (20 Powerful Traits Revealed) – Reverse Interview w/ Patrick Morley EP 803

Recommended by

Aricia Skidmore-Williams

as a spiritual autobiography.

Sidney Poitier: Trailblazer | 265

Mentioned by

Jack Graham

and

Daniel Harper

as an author whose work refutes the arguments presented in "The Bell Curve".

Episode 38: Charles Murray and The Bell Curve

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