“The social genomics revolution is now upon us.” Conley and Fletcher’s book “The Genome Factor” discuss the role of genes in the broader domain of human society, dynamics, and inequalities.
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Can genes really predict how well you’ll do academically?
Researchers at King’s College London say they are able to predict some of educational achievement from DNA alone.
Collaborative Science on Historically Burdened Concepts: Intelligence, Genetics, Race & Socio-economic Status
Intelligence is a highly charged word with ties to racist, classist, and eugenic narratives. In the United States, it has been used historically to assert and establish racial and class hierarchies, especially those between Blacks and Whites, and has long been linked to notions of biological difference.
The IQ Controversy: Some History
For nearly 150 years, the concept of intelligence and its study have offered scientific ways of classifying people in terms of their “ability”. The drive to identify and quantify exceptional mental capacity may have a chequered history, but it is still being pursued by some researchers today.
