Why our IQ levels are higher than our grandparents' | James Flynn

Why it was recommended

This is an argument made by James Flynn in his amazing TED talk

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What it covers

Moral philosopher James Flynn explains the Flynn effect, the steady rise of IQ scores across the 20th century. He argues the shift reflects a move toward abstract. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

TED

Length

18 min 41 sec

Year

2013

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