Likewise, when I was in Korea for four months in 1988, I did not see anyone as tall as me. But now, I would guess that a number of the next generation of Koreans are as tall.
Posted on 03/05/2014 6:13:39 AM PST by C19fan
They are already cursed with the rather unflattering label of ‘vertically challenged’. Now experts say short people may also be intellectually challenged too - or at least in comparison to their taller counterparts. A new study has found a link between IQ and height, suggesting that those who are shorter are on average more likely to be less intelligent. Academics identified genes that influence both height and IQ, and said there was a ‘significant genetic correlation’ between the two factors.
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There is also one very tall Gunny, my son, who is 6’6”.
“Academics identified genes that influence both height and IQ, and said there was a ‘significant genetic correlation’ between the two factors.”
I’m doubtful about this “genetic correlation” they propose. Did they control for the fact that malnourishment affects both height and IQ negatively?
actually the tallest people are from the Netherlands.
With all the illegal immigration Americans are shorter.
“Americans are bigger than ever...”
Horizontally too.
Given the average intelligence of NBA players I think this study is “flawed”.
Haha. Semper Fi to your son.
An IQ score does not represent overall intelligence.
Correlation is not causation.
Grade: C-
- Check the DNA studies in Germany establishing the lack of any Neanderthal DNA is certain ethnic groups - then review “The Bell Curve” again
How tall is the chick who wrote the story?
Does Einstein know about this?
We have two neighbor ladies that are no taller than you, and smarter than most. Yep, they are both cute blonds too.
That song was banned from Maryland radio stations by whiny liberals.
Short Stupid Salamander
Likewise, when I was in Korea for four months in 1988, I did not see anyone as tall as me. But now, I would guess that a number of the next generation of Koreans are as tall.
In the Philippines I would be walking down a crowded sidewalk and spot a guy up ahead who was big by their standards. We would pass and he would look up at me and you could see his big attitude leave him.
Wow you could read his thoughts just by looking at him? You should be a psychic!
So let me get this straight.
A genetic trait accounts for your height, be it tall or short. If you are short you may be dumber that your tall counterpart.
A genetic trait accounts for your race, be it Asian or African. If you are Asian you may be (on average) more intelligence...
I was taught that in the USA it was illegal to draw any conclusions about any attributes of any human based on any criteria????
Now I’m really confused?
Height does not equal strength.
Short guy has a lower center of gravity which can be an advantage in a fight.
Basket ball players are intelligent ?.
well, I hate to break it to you, but I’m 6’2 and last time I wrote a bloody test, I scored a mark of 134.
However, I cannot attest to the validity of this research as I know plenty of folks who are a just a hair shorter than me, and they’re still smart too :P
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