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OUTLINE:
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(00:00) – Introduction
(08:06) – Measuring human intelligence
(22:34) – IQ tests
(45:23) – College entrance exams
(53:59) – Genetics
(59:58) – Enhancing intelligence
(1:07:27) – The Bell Curve
(1:19:58) – Race differences
(1:39:11) – Bell curve criticisms
(1:48:21) – Intelligence and life success
(1:57:57) – Flynn effect
(2:02:49) – Nature vs nuture
(2:29:42) – Testing artificial intelligence
(2:41:46) – Advice
(2:45:53) – Mortality

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