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mrmffh··on A South Korean Copy of Snapchat Takes Off in Asia
People who don't understand what 'racist' means. Which is a lot of people today.
mrmffh··on How to Raise Brilliant Children
The most important thing, in my opinion, is peaceful parenting. That is, no hitting and no shouting - teach your kids to reason, even if they're being unreasonable.
mrmffh··on No grades, no timetable: Berlin school turns teaching upside down
Why?
mrmffh··on Trust in Government Is Collapsing Around the World
Race to the bottom (i.e. competition) is a good thing, it reduces waste and inefficiency.
mrmffh··on Google owned duck.com redirects to Google.com. How is this legal?
How is it illegal?
mrmffh··on Trust in Government Is Collapsing Around the World
I'd argue this is a positive trend. Hopefully it leads to more innovation in governance.
mrmffh··on Brexit: George Osborne pledges to cut corporation tax
Lower rates can equal a larger absolute cut.
mrmffh··on Genetic link between family SES and children's educational achievement
On what evidence can you say that more research won't/can't help?

[1 SD is not a 'small difference'. (2 SD's if you compare to Ashkenazic Jews).]

mrmffh··on Genetic link between family SES and children's educational achievement
I agree, although I think 'Equality of process' is more accurate than 'opportunity'.
mrmffh··on Genetic link between family SES and children's educational achievement
Ignoring reality is the worst possible option. Regarding your assertion, judging an individual by their collective group average is wrong. I'm a big proponent of research in this area - because I want to change it. For e.g. Black Americans have an IQ, on average, 15 points lower than white Americans. I want more research on this area, so it can be improved. Calling people racists (without evidence) shuts down any meaningful conversation, and hurts those who need the most help.