Are multicultural societies doomed? | Charles Murray & Helmuth Nyborg
Jan 1, 2024
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Prominent figures in intelligence research, Charles Murray and Helmuth Nyborg, discuss a variety of topics including intelligence research, nationalism, and the success of multi-ethnic societies.
Intelligence research has evolved over time, but it still faces controversy and the need for new breakthroughs.
The presence of notable names in the IQ research community and their interactions contribute to the advancement of the field.
Deep dives
Introduction of the Guests
In this podcast episode, the host introduces the two guests, Helmut, a psychologist of education, and Charles Murray, a writer who has written books about American social policy. The guests talk about their backgrounds and experiences in their respective fields, including the controversies they have faced and their interactions with other prominent researchers.
The IQ Research Community in the 1990s
The conversation shifts to the state of IQ research in the 1990s. The guests discuss how the research in The Bell Curve, a book they co-authored, was a recapitulation rather than breaking new ground. They mention the well-known names in the IQ research community, such as Art Jensen and Richard Lynn, and their impressions of them. They also talk about the conference they attended in New York in the early 1990s, which brought together top IQ researchers and provided new insights and connections.