#823 - Dr Jonathan Anomaly - Is It Ethical To Hand-Pick Your Child’s Genes?
Modern Wisdom
The Relationship Between IQ and Criminality
IQ serves as a significant predictor of various life outcomes, including marital stability and addictive behaviors, even after accounting for socioeconomic status. Notably, it also correlates with rates of criminality, suggesting that individuals with higher IQs tend to engage in less criminal behavior. This correlation persists despite controlling for socioeconomic factors, indicating that low socioeconomic status alone does not wholly explain the relationship between IQ and criminality. The underlying reasons for this association may relate to traits often linked with higher intelligence, such as self-control and long-term planning, implying that lower IQ could be contributing to increased criminal behavior rather than IQ being a direct causal factor.
