Controversial Prof. dies embroiled in a race discussion back in the 80's

[GG2]

The two obvious natural physical characteristics that goes with 'smarts', and many book on anthropology or physiology will back it up, is size of the brain and the number and complexity of neural pathways. They can go hand in hand as the bigger brain will generally have more pathways, but you can also increase the numbers and complexities of these pathways by exercising your brain, read studying, and practice. A person with brain damage can grow new pathways and learning/relearning functions and memories. Brain tissue dies just like tissue in the rest of the body and if you don't exercise it, replacement of these pathways will differ or not happen at all.

It's not a direct correlation, as in a person with a larger brain will be smarter, but the potential is there. In human evolution, the human race evolved and subsequent species had larger brains, from ~300 cc in Australopithecus to todays ~1500 cc in homo sapiens giving rise to increased potential for an in skills. Cro-Magnon's brain was 10/15% larger than modern man, but not as convoluted. I believe it was noticed after Einstein death that his brain was ~15% bigger than the normal human. The more complex brains will also have more creases. Another physical attributes is the different development of the different areas of the brain, giving rise to different strengths and weaknesses in certain skills such as languages, spacial acuity, problem, solving and such. The brain is generally symmetrical, but not perfectly so. Then growth of new pathways explained why young children learn so much so quickly especially when compared to later stages of life.

There are also correlation between species that involves brain chemicals and DNA adding to the complexity, but that's beyond my abilities to easily explain.

Add to that the better diet, emotional support, social pressures to succeed,increased access to learning materials and facilities and you increase that end result.

Tell us (all the readers of TERB), something we don't already know.

 

[blackrock13]

Tell us (all the readers of TERB), something we don't already know.

You were the one who asked the question, no?

 

[blackrock13]

Reference and support? What are you talking about? My reasons for my reply to winstar went over your head and Canada-man's too. Unsurprising.

Not all, you didn't have a clue who VDARE was and now you're trying to recover your fumble. You don't fool many on this BB.

 

[FatOne]

Tell us (all the readers of TERB), something we don't already know.

I once French Kissed a horse.

 

[GG2]

You were the one who asked the question, no?

You can't answer my question. In fact your points about brain size and nutrition have been used by Rushton and others to SUPPORT their position.

 

[GG2]

Not all, you didn't have a clue who VDARE was and now you're trying to recover your fumble. You don't fool many on this BB.

You believe I just stumbled upon the article? lol

I've been surfing "white supremacist" sites since I got an internet connection in 1999.

It makes no difference what VDARE is or isn't. The link I posted was an article written by Rushton about Indian intelligence - a response to winstar (who is Indian) who claimed he supported Rushton's views. Refer to post #20 in this thread. Basketcase understood the point, clearly you don't. Try to keep up.

 

[blackrock13]

You believe I just stumbled upon the article? lol

I've been surfing "white supremacist" sites since I got an internet connection in 1999.

It makes no difference what VDARE is or isn't. The link I posted was an article written by Rushton about Indian intelligence - a response to winstar (who is Indian) who claimed he supported Rushton's views. Refer to post #20 in this thread. Basketcase understood the point, clearly you don't. Try to keep up.

I have no doubt you didn't stumble on it. From your posting history, I wouldn't be surprised if you subscribed.

 

[blackrock13]

You can't answer my question. In fact your points about brain size and nutrition have been used by Rushton and others to SUPPORT their position.

I did answer it, but I guess i gave you more credit for 'some' understanding of english. The two physical factors mentioned and the small part DNA plays, are out numbered and shadowed by the larger list of social, environmental, cultural, and and educational factors. as to exact proportion i don't have that and wonder if anyone does.

 

[Rockslinger]

It is so obvious why are we even debating the issue? Asians are intellectually superior. So superior that American universities are imposing restrictions on Asian admissions.

Here are the SAT scores from 2010. Asians 1636, Whites 1580, Mexicans 1425 and Blacks 1333. www.asianweek.com.

 

[GG2]

It is so obvious why are we even debating the issue? Asians are intellectually superior.

Then why are do the Facebooks, Apples, and the technology for Mars landings, (and the internet itself) originate in the US instead of Asia?

 

[basketcase]

It is so obvious why are we even debating the issue? Asians are intellectually superior. So superior that American universities are imposing restrictions on Asian admissions.

Here are the SAT scores from 2010. Asians 1636, Whites 1580, Mexicans 1425 and Blacks 1333. www.asianweek.com.

Interesting that you refuse to respond to that whole pesky environment argument that cultures where kids are expected to study hard do better on tests than cultures that let kids play.

 

[blackrock13]

Interesting that you refuse to respond to that whole pesky environment argument that cultures where kids are expected to study hard do better on tests than cultures that let kids play.

Hell no 'cause that would be the truth and make sense.


Christ he can't even post a link properly. It just goes to the front page and not the article he comments on. Interesting that he didn't see this article in the same issue.

http://www.asianweek.com/2011/01/25/aiyah-asian-kids-scored-2nd-place-on-naep-science/

 

[blackrock13]

Then why are do the Facebooks, Apples, and the technology for Mars landings, (and the internet itself) originate in the US instead of Asia?

All yesterdays news. Try to keep more up to date will you.

http://www.globalinnovationindex.org/gii/main/analysis/rankings.cfm#CGI.SCRIPT_NAME#

Global Innovation Index

Rank Country Score 1 Switzerland 68.24 2 Sweden 64.77 3 Singapore 63.47 4 Finland 61.78 5 United Kingdom 61.25 6 Netherlands 60.55 7 Denmark 59.93 8 Hong Kong (China) 58.72 9 Ireland 58.68 10 United States of America 57.69 11 Luxembourg 57.68 12 Canada 56.94 13 New Zealand 56.63 14 Norway 56.42 15 Germany 56.25 16 Malta 56.13 17 Israel 55.99 18 Iceland 55.73 19 Estonia 55.34 20 Belgium 54.29 21 Korea (Republic of ) 53.86 22 Austria 53.10 23 Australia 51.91 24 France 51.75 25 Japan 51.67 26 Slovenia 49.92 27 Czech Republic 49.72 28 Cyprus 47.89 29 Spain 47.25 30 Latvia 46.97 31 Hungary 46.54 32 Malaysia 45.93 33 Qatar 45.51 34 China 45.41 35 Portugal 45.29 36 Italy 44.48 37 United Arab Emirates 44.40 38 Lithuania 44.02 39 Chile 42.66 40 Slovakia 41.37 41 Bahrain 41.12 42 Croatia 40.68 43 Bulgaria 40.67 44 Poland 40.36 45 Montenegro 40.15 46 Serbia 39.95 47 Oman 39.50 48 Saudi Arabia 39.30 49 Mauritius 39.25 50 Moldova (Republic of) 39.23

 

[Boss Nass]

 

[asterwald]

Then why are do the Facebooks, Apples, and the technology for Mars landings, (and the internet itself) originate in the US instead of Asia?

After US, the largest economy was Japan for quite some time. Now China has replaced Japan as the new number 2. Considering the way the US is going, China does have a good chance to be number 1. And Apple is being slowly overtaken by Samsung as we speak.

 

[Boss Nass]

Bottom line: when you ally yourself with racialist groups like the Pioneer Find and speak at conferences held by American Renaissance magazine, a known racialist publication, then you're probably a racist fuck.

 

[GG2]

Every one can be a tough guy..or a racist douche bag behind the comfort of their internet connection.

Anybody with half a brain knows these "theories" are junk. He used unsound non-scientific practices to help come to his conclusion like questionnaires on penis size and how far you can ejaculate. What college student is going to say "ya my schlong is 3 inches hard...and I'm a black guy".

This place is great for information about escorts...but we're all a little dumber for reading some of the prejudice BS that is rampant here. Most of you need to stick to discussions on sps. Your theories on race and intelligence are not required.

Rushton didn't invent IQ tests.

 

[Celticman]

They excel in their home countries as well. However, they tend to focus on useless subjects like science, engineering and math and not on important subject like philosophy.

You would not be sitting in front of a computer philosophizing with ten posts per day without useless subjects like science, engineering and math. Or driving in a car over a bridge. Etc.

 

[Rockslinger]

You would not be sitting in front of a computer philosophizing with ten posts per day without useless subjects like science, engineering and math. Or driving in a car over a bridge. Etc.

Exactly, of course, I was being sarcastic.

 

[Rockslinger]

Interesting that you refuse to respond to that whole pesky environment argument that cultures where kids are expected to study hard do better on tests than cultures that let kids play.

Yes, and White men can't jump (for those who seen the movie). Maybe it is culture and environment but it doesn't change the fact that White men can't jump (or dance). Yes, I do agree that Black kids are better at basketball than Whites or Asians because of environment and culture.