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The Glenn Show

John McWhorter, Charles Murray, Amy Wax, Jordan Peterson & Lex Fridman – The Race and Intelligence Debate

May 31, 2024
Join John McWhorter, Charles Murray, Amy Wax, Jordan Peterson, and Lex Fridman as they delve into the controversial topics of race, intelligence, and genetics. The discussions cover questioning established beliefs, exploring natural disparities in gender and race, debating race realism, and examining disparities in cognitive ability among different racial groups. The conversation emphasizes the need for evidence-based research and the challenges of addressing cognitive differences in societal structures.
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  • Question settled assumptions, consider intellectual honesty in contentious debates on race and IQ.
  • Explore genetic differences in cognitive abilities between racial groups, addressing social outcomes and ethical concerns.

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Challenging the Notion of Settled Questions

The podcast episode starts by challenging the idea of settled questions, emphasizing the need to question assumptions rather than blindly accepting them. It stresses the importance of intellectual honesty in exploring topics like race and IQ, highlighting the danger of assuming settled questions in contentious debates on subjects like standardized tests and biases.

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