Interesting Canadian study....

"Are racists dumb? Do conservatives tend to be less intelligent than liberals? A provocative new study from Brock University in Ontario suggests the answer to both questions may be a qualified yes."

Link

As I put this in Facebook earlier:

People surprised by this:
Conservatives

I guess that would imply, scientist and mathematicians, accountants, doctors, to be less intelligent than artists, writers, ect as they like to put things in order.

Dave

Well, that is another fact, as if you look at the concept of 'art' and 'artistry' as defined by skill, artist does things with exceptional skill, little effort and so on. :P

This whole discussion assumes the age old assumption that people of higher intelligence have higher "goodness" value.

As, "my child is an honor student, so I so good" mantra.

I say this as a person who was tested as having IQ of 132 when I was a lad.

Dave

132.
Interesting... I can't get a definitive answer as to where you fall... the chart says you could be...

116 - 132 Above average intelligence
or
132 - 148 Superior intelligence

Teman classification

I can't understand why a specific score would fall into both classifications.

This is probably because my Flowers for Algernon pills are not working as well anymore....

At the risk of putting a political skin on this... Newt Gingrinch is an extremely intelligent man — but I challenge you to identify his "goodness" value.

The reality is that intelligent or highly educated people can do stupid things as easily stupid people can do stupid things. The difference is that the former have no excuse when they act like the latter.

I think it's meant to be a basic rule of thumb.. there are always going to be exceptions.




I think the difference is often that the intelligent person "knows better" and the less intelligent person often doesn't make that distinction.

Well, isn't that what I just said? "Knowing better" = "no excuse" for doing something stupid.

Anecdotally... "Rule of thumb" originated from a 17th C British law that permitted a man to beat his wife with a wooden stick no thicker than his thumb!

If I win the lottery, easy money says I can hire some experts to come up with an analysis that confirms the exact opposite. And get it published. Why would I waste my money? To prove the utter disdain I hold for this kind of "analysis."

About the only truth to be found here is anybody can make any set of numbers conform to any preconceived notion they hold as truth. Talk about prejudice.

I'll admit to mine ~ HuffPo is about as serious a source for "science" as My LIttle Pony is for ranching.

If you knew my IQ classification you would understand that I'm like a parrot....

Actually, this was published in more reputable science rags than just HuffPo. And another thing - sarcasm aside - the while point of thsi study was probably more about intelligence and people's prejudiced and racist views and. just in general about the ability to cope with difference and the uncertain, and conservative views. However, most papers and rags I've seen running this today just took the word 'conservative' and ran their headlines with that. Just to get more views. And this in fact covering yet another science article in a rather stupid manner. The actual study is still very valid and scientific. IIRC, This is a psychological study.

Just drive around here and see the intelligent folks who still wave the Confederate flag from their pickup trucks.

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Huffington Post is my second read of the day, after MacTech. I do not see HP as anything but a titillating preview for leads/links to in-depth articles/sources about things I read there. I follow them if I want more information and to see if I might agree/disagree with the concepts presented in HP.

The original post this thread was about information from:

article Psychological Science publication [abstract]

authored by:

Gordon Hodson, Department of Psychology, Brock University, 500 Glenridge Ave., St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada L2S 3A1 E-mail: ghodson@brocku.ca

There are pdf links to the full text with supplemental information, etc. on that page.

I found it all very interesting. I agreed with some info, was not certain about some, and dismissed a little too! Great exercise for the brain. ;-)

HuffPo is a great place to get leads to information around the U.S., the World, and about the Universe. [If YOU have a favorite, let me know. I'd like to give it a try.] It is a jumping off spot and I heartily recommend it if you have the time and inclination to indulge. Saves a lot of time looking up individual info pages to get a well rounded look at the World today, yesterday, and the future.

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And now in the interest of FULL DISCLOSURE -- heh, heh, heh:

I also daily read the Drudge Report. I have in addition watched EVERY GOP debate on TV or streaming internet.

It is important to me that I keep up with what the other side is doing/thinking. They may come up with a good idea now and then--just kidding--or not! ;-)

Most of the time I reinforce the beliefs I now have. But I also know that a person from the "other side" may be the leader some day, and I feel I would like to have ideas on what maybe to expect.

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You nailed the thumb on the head. Itwas meant to compare the racism and others took off with it to fester their own pimples.

Dave

It's a shame there's no ready measurement for emotional intelligence or ethical awareness.

Well if the ever develop a scale, we can use the GOP as the "Zero point" !!