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jeremyjhyesterday at 3:06 PM3 repliesview on HN

It isn't that, but it is one of the strongest predictors of success in the US military.


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dgsiiyesterday at 3:34 PM

Sure, but what has that got to do with “IQ is also highly heritable?” which, in this context, suggests intelligence is something innate and biological, rather than recognizing an IQ test as a gauge skewed by culture and socioeconomic status.

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hirvi74yesterday at 3:33 PM

Compared to what though? Also, how is success in the military even defined? Highest rank? Most years served? Least injuries? The highest body count? Lowest double-digit APR% on 2018 Mustang with a rebuilt title?

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hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmyesterday at 3:30 PM

It loses its signal once you reach triple digits. You don't want someone with <80 but it tells you nothing about someone with 120 or 160.

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