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Subversive w/Alex Kaschuta

Cremieux - Free the Data

Jan 17, 2024
The podcast covers topics such as the reliability of studies, P hacking, lying with statistics, fertility and demographic collapse, lead exposure, the midwits of Mensa, and more. It features an anonymous poster well-versed in data analysis and explores the emergence of statistically savvy anonymous Twitter accounts.
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Quick takeaways

  • High IQ individuals, including Mensa members, may have their intelligence overestimated due to their tendency to spend significant time engaging in IQ test-like activities, resulting in higher test performance.
  • Psychiatrists may misdiagnose high IQ individuals, like Mensa members, with mental illnesses due to their unique experiences and nuanced responses, leading to a misunderstanding of their symptoms.

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The Unique Population of Mensa Members

Mensa members are a select group of individuals who are both highly intelligent and tend to underachieve. They often face a range of health issues, such as allergies and mental illness. They are also more likely to be shorter than average. It appears that Mensa members are a unique subset of the high IQ population with their own specific characteristics and challenges.

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