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Reviving capitalist dynamism, with Tyler Cowen

The Permanent Problem

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The Flynn Effect and the Decline in Reading Comprehension and IQ Scores

This chapter explores the concepts of the Flynn effect and reverse Flynn effect, discussing the possible reasons behind the initial rise and current flattening or decrease in IQ scores. It also delves into the decline in reading comprehension scores despite the Flynn effect and debates the impact of reading on mobile devices and the causes of the obesity epidemic.

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