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Episode 38: Charles Murray and The Bell Curve

I Don't Speak German

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Debating Cognitive Elite and IQ Disparities

This chapter critically examines the arguments surrounding the cognitive elite as presented in 'The Bell Curve,' particularly focusing on the historical and sociocultural factors influencing racial disparities in IQ. The conversation highlights the need to challenge genetic determinism and emphasizes the importance of understanding the unique experiences of different minority groups. Through humor and personal anecdotes, the speakers critique the power dynamics in academia and public policy that have allowed contentious ideas about intelligence and race to persist.

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