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IIRC then this is somewhat the case, the bell curve for IQ points is "flatter" for men, there is more tendency to go into extremes, while women tend to have a tighter distribution.[1]

This does however not mean that there is a vast majority in either extreme, rather that if you look for the extreme ends of the spectrum, you will find that one sex is over-represented.

[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sex_differences_in_intelligenc...

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appeal_to_consequences

That's the fallacy GP is anticipating and parodying.

Smart / Stupid is irrelevant. Just assume both groups are equal except that one group is forced to take more on risk.

Also, assume that higher risk results in more variance. More of the riskier group will end up on the far ends of the curve.

Now, what happens if the riskier group's left side of the curve is ignored?