On: The ‘Geno-Economists’ Say DNA Can Predict Our Chances of Success

[dahfizz]

I mean this is basically done now, but with standardized testing as a proxy for what a "genetic IQ" would measure better.

That said, I don't think it will ever catch on because the associations with eugenics and the like is too strong.

[asianthrowaway → dahfizz]

Not entirely true, standardized testing kind of breaks down for really low income populations. It's a good proxy for a population living in a functional environment and attending school regularly, but a poor one in highly dysfunctional environments.