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

No Stupid Questions

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Exploring Language, Curiosity, and Myopia: A Fact Check

This chapter provides a fact check on discussions about the Flynn effect and the origins of the phrase 'curiosity killed the cat.' It explores the evolution of language around curiosity, the connection between genetics and myopia, and reflects on James Flynn's contributions to free speech amid academic censorship.

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