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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