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Garett Jones - Immigration, National IQ, & Less Democracy

Dwarkesh Podcast

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National IQ and Global Altruism

This chapter explores the connections between national IQ, immigration, and effective altruism, highlighting the role of public health measures in enhancing cognitive development in poorer countries. It examines the implications of adopting children from underprivileged nations, the historical repercussions on immigrant communities, and the complex dynamics of intelligence distribution across regions. The discussion also addresses genetic selection for intelligence and reflects on the potential societal outcomes of advancing collective intelligence through various interventions.

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