#302 Richard Haier: IQ Tests, Human Intelligence, and Group Differences

Published: July 14, 2022, 4:04 p.m.

Richard Haier is a psychologist specializing in the science of human intelligence. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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\nOUTLINE:
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\n(00:00) - Introduction
\n(08:06) - Measuring human intelligence
\n(22:34) - IQ tests
\n(45:23) - College entrance exams
\n(53:59) - Genetics
\n(59:58) - Enhancing intelligence
\n(1:07:27) - The Bell Curve
\n(1:19:58) - Race differences
\n(1:39:11) - Bell curve criticisms
\n(1:48:21) - Intelligence and life success
\n(1:57:57) - Flynn effect
\n(2:02:49) - Nature vs nuture
\n(2:29:42) - Testing artificial intelligence
\n(2:41:46) - Advice
\n(2:45:53) - Mortality