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34. Are Humans Smarter or Stupider Than We Used to Be?

No Stupid Questions

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Exploring Curiosity, Language Evolution, and Myopia

This chapter examines the Flynn effect through James Flynn's last work on free speech in academia, while also exploring the evolving meaning of the idiom 'curiosity killed the cat.' The discussion concludes with insights into myopia, addressing misconceptions and highlighting its genetic basis.

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