"innate" Intelligence levels and what creates them is really at the heart of all social policy and all social engineering programs.
About every 6 months there is a discovery of a new gene that affects brain size and IQ levels. The gene usually accounts for about 2-3% of IQ scores or Brain size. More than likely, it's going to be an orchestra of genes that determine an IQ score. Similar to skin color, many different genes in many different geographically isolated populations may be responsible for the same functions.
So what happens when science finally surveys and maps the Genes responsible for intelligence? What happens to our society?
Is there an enhanced imperative for a progressive society?
When Dr. Bruce Lanh found the ASPM gene, he discontinued his research because it wasn't evenly distributed amongst the races. Amidst the controversy of the discovery, he decided some things weren't worth knowing.
Is that the best option? to suppress the research?
I'm not here to argue nature versus nurture. I just just want to know what the ramifications are for the ultimate discovery event. When science finally removes the spirituality from mankind, and turns us into biological machines.
In my opinion, I think libertarianism or the right-wing would be the wrong policy options for human beings, if and when this happens.
If the average IQ for America is 98, then MORE than half of the population is functionally incapable of surviving in this highly technological and abstract society. They have to be supported by some means other than employment because there is simply no room for them. That's why manufacturing jobs are really important. They need to feel empowered and a part of some type of contributory function of society. A menial task like manufacturing greatly serves that purpose. it's uncomplicated and easy to do, but products that hopefully benefit society are created. The lowly worker can feel like he actually made those products. He feels like his employer couldn't make anything with his "skills", but in reality he's no different than a robot and could be easily replaced by one. McJobs make people feel like they are below everyone.
