As a certified keyboard warrior with zero credentials, I can confidently say this checks out.
IonicWatts on
Height*
Opadei on
What the hell is HIGHT?
ZealousidealYak7122 on
height is measured using a tape measure in centimetres. metabolism is measured with BMR/RMR in energy per time per body mass. how the hell do you even measure intelligence?
Funkenstein_91 on
All three of these are influenced by both genetics and environmental factors.
With that said, “intelligence” is far more complicated set of traits that can’t be simplified to a single measure like height. There are numerous types of intelligence, eg linguistic, rational, kinesthetic, etc. All of those are going to be based on both your parent’s genes and access to educational opportunities and materials.
ukufu1 on
Jenetic*
cataclysm49 on
“Hight”
If intelligence is genetic, apparently you Family tree is a sparse shrub.
Icy-Gas-5263 on
Well I mean you increase your IQ with education but you can’t do the same with height for example..
Real_Hearing9986 on
Partially genetic*
Partially genetic*
Partially genetic*
Previous_Ad8165 on
Unless you have 80 iq, even with average IQ you can appear very smart and actually be very smart, in day to day world at least
DoesNotGetYourJokes on
I think OP’s trying to make a case for eugenics, but his misspelling of “height” makes it a double-edged sword.
SizeableFowl on
I mean there’s an argument, you think Issac Newton came from a line of humans who, while cavemen, invented the wheel or is it possible for randomness in genetics to spontaneously create a more intelligent entity than its forebears?
We already know for a fact that humans are taller than they used to be, so why not smarter too?
stoutlys on
The word everyone is looking for is “epigenetic”. Which means, genes + environment, like, what kind of family someone grows up with and where they are on the globe and political situation at a place and time.
VVP12 on
I mean, plenty smart people got children who are the dumbest people on earth
Diggumdum on
A better diet as a child can make you taller.
A better education as a child can make you smarter. Genetics can affect both as well but they aren’t mutually exclusive.
Schwarzmehl on
get your spelling right before you post a meme pls thank you, its “height” not “hight”
Budget_Llama_Shoes on
I’m guessing your parents couldn’t spell either.
2punornot2pun on
And if you never exercise you’ll be a tiny little weak frail thing. And if you use chat GPT and cheat your entire life your brain will be that of a dullard. Weird how using the thing you have improves that thing.
Next-Veterinarian185 on
“Intelligence” is genetic, “knowledge” is not
EnayBe on
Any spelling experts wanna chime in real quick?
suspicious_cabbage on
Yeah I think it’s pretty obvious that smart people often have smart children. I would be careful what inferences you make with that info though, since it often gets used to excuse racism. Intelligence is found to be genetic but is not solely tied to something like race.
If a genius kid got placed in the same classroom as me, I wouldn’t expect him to be treated differently or set ahead just because people thought he was smarter than me. Remember that acts like affirmative action only applied when candidates were equal in qualifications and minorities were being overlooked due to race.
But as long as you’re not using the info to make assumptions about people or treat them differently, I can agree genes are a big factor in intelligence. Domestic breeding of animals is the most obvious proof, since we’re made of all the same stuff
molasses_disaster on
All genetic and epigenetic and dependent on environmental factors
Naus1987 on
I think the truth that not everyone is equal with intelligence needs to be talked about more. Especially when people talk about AI replacing jobs.
One of the big roadblocks I’ve encountered a lot, is people say it’s ok for AI to replace entry level jobs, because people can just train for other jobs. The problem is, we have to acknowledge that some people are not smart enough to get better then entry level jobs.
But what do we call those people who can only do entry level jobs, and how can we address their collapsing job market without being insulting?
cogburn on
“Kinks are genetic”
mattjouff on
Intelligence is the key differentiator between humans and animals. Obviously there are very intelligent animals out there: bees communicate location of food sources, orcas coordinate complex attacks etc. However, we are the only living beings who modify our environment in depth, build and use complex tools.
So intelligence, even though difficult to measure, is a very important metric and predictor of individual and collective achievement. In that context, linking intelligence to genetics has strong implications, especially when looking at the sociological side of things when it comes to race.
So yes, obviously intelligence has a strong genetic component but it’s a socially radioactive topic.
TOBoy66 on
I can spell “height”. Does that automatically make me an expert?
parles on
All of these things are influenced by generic but not solely determined by it.
STFUnicorn_ on
I read that wrong and was like wait what some people don’t have the genes to experience night time??
Hedonismbot1978 on
Probably all partially genetic. The problem arises when you try to make genetics into “destiny”
BlueMountainDace on
My father-in-law is 5’ 4”. My MIL is 5’ 6”. My wife is 6’ 1” and her brother is 6’ 4”.
Her parents had the genes to be tall, but environmental factors led to their height.
All three of those things and how we end up are a product of nurture/nature, but intelligence is probably the most prone to being impacted by nurture.
JDubs234 on
Good thing bad spelling isn’t genetic lol
Nihil_esque on
Some traits are more genetic than others, nothing strange or inconsistent about that. Next you’ll tell me skin color is genetic but your language isn’t? Lol.
Height is partially genetic, but to reach your full genetic potential, you need good nutrition. Most people in developed countries have “good enough” nutrition that the difference between individuals is more attributible to genetics than nutrition. Intelligence has more factors going into it, and those needs are fully met for fewer people, to the extent that circumstances play a much bigger role in intelligence than genetic factors. Nutrition, attention, certain types of teaching, security, etc. Poverty and food insecurity, abuse and corporal punishment, lack of deep attention by your parents to your education, lack of early opportunities for learning, not being encouraged to read or being read to as a small child, etc really hinder you a lot more than your genetics ever will unless you have a specific disability.
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As a certified keyboard warrior with zero credentials, I can confidently say this checks out.
Height*
What the hell is HIGHT?
height is measured using a tape measure in centimetres. metabolism is measured with BMR/RMR in energy per time per body mass. how the hell do you even measure intelligence?
All three of these are influenced by both genetics and environmental factors.
With that said, “intelligence” is far more complicated set of traits that can’t be simplified to a single measure like height. There are numerous types of intelligence, eg linguistic, rational, kinesthetic, etc. All of those are going to be based on both your parent’s genes and access to educational opportunities and materials.
Jenetic*
“Hight”
If intelligence is genetic, apparently you Family tree is a sparse shrub.
Well I mean you increase your IQ with education but you can’t do the same with height for example..
Partially genetic*
Partially genetic*
Partially genetic*
Unless you have 80 iq, even with average IQ you can appear very smart and actually be very smart, in day to day world at least
I think OP’s trying to make a case for eugenics, but his misspelling of “height” makes it a double-edged sword.
I mean there’s an argument, you think Issac Newton came from a line of humans who, while cavemen, invented the wheel or is it possible for randomness in genetics to spontaneously create a more intelligent entity than its forebears?
We already know for a fact that humans are taller than they used to be, so why not smarter too?
The word everyone is looking for is “epigenetic”. Which means, genes + environment, like, what kind of family someone grows up with and where they are on the globe and political situation at a place and time.
I mean, plenty smart people got children who are the dumbest people on earth
A better diet as a child can make you taller.
A better education as a child can make you smarter. Genetics can affect both as well but they aren’t mutually exclusive.
get your spelling right before you post a meme pls thank you, its “height” not “hight”
I’m guessing your parents couldn’t spell either.
And if you never exercise you’ll be a tiny little weak frail thing. And if you use chat GPT and cheat your entire life your brain will be that of a dullard. Weird how using the thing you have improves that thing.
“Intelligence” is genetic, “knowledge” is not
Any spelling experts wanna chime in real quick?
Yeah I think it’s pretty obvious that smart people often have smart children. I would be careful what inferences you make with that info though, since it often gets used to excuse racism. Intelligence is found to be genetic but is not solely tied to something like race.
If a genius kid got placed in the same classroom as me, I wouldn’t expect him to be treated differently or set ahead just because people thought he was smarter than me. Remember that acts like affirmative action only applied when candidates were equal in qualifications and minorities were being overlooked due to race.
But as long as you’re not using the info to make assumptions about people or treat them differently, I can agree genes are a big factor in intelligence. Domestic breeding of animals is the most obvious proof, since we’re made of all the same stuff
All genetic and epigenetic and dependent on environmental factors
I think the truth that not everyone is equal with intelligence needs to be talked about more. Especially when people talk about AI replacing jobs.
One of the big roadblocks I’ve encountered a lot, is people say it’s ok for AI to replace entry level jobs, because people can just train for other jobs. The problem is, we have to acknowledge that some people are not smart enough to get better then entry level jobs.
But what do we call those people who can only do entry level jobs, and how can we address their collapsing job market without being insulting?
“Kinks are genetic”
Intelligence is the key differentiator between humans and animals. Obviously there are very intelligent animals out there: bees communicate location of food sources, orcas coordinate complex attacks etc. However, we are the only living beings who modify our environment in depth, build and use complex tools.
So intelligence, even though difficult to measure, is a very important metric and predictor of individual and collective achievement. In that context, linking intelligence to genetics has strong implications, especially when looking at the sociological side of things when it comes to race.
So yes, obviously intelligence has a strong genetic component but it’s a socially radioactive topic.
I can spell “height”. Does that automatically make me an expert?
All of these things are influenced by generic but not solely determined by it.
I read that wrong and was like wait what some people don’t have the genes to experience night time??
Probably all partially genetic. The problem arises when you try to make genetics into “destiny”
My father-in-law is 5’ 4”. My MIL is 5’ 6”. My wife is 6’ 1” and her brother is 6’ 4”.
Her parents had the genes to be tall, but environmental factors led to their height.
All three of those things and how we end up are a product of nurture/nature, but intelligence is probably the most prone to being impacted by nurture.
Good thing bad spelling isn’t genetic lol
Some traits are more genetic than others, nothing strange or inconsistent about that. Next you’ll tell me skin color is genetic but your language isn’t? Lol.
Height is partially genetic, but to reach your full genetic potential, you need good nutrition. Most people in developed countries have “good enough” nutrition that the difference between individuals is more attributible to genetics than nutrition. Intelligence has more factors going into it, and those needs are fully met for fewer people, to the extent that circumstances play a much bigger role in intelligence than genetic factors. Nutrition, attention, certain types of teaching, security, etc. Poverty and food insecurity, abuse and corporal punishment, lack of deep attention by your parents to your education, lack of early opportunities for learning, not being encouraged to read or being read to as a small child, etc really hinder you a lot more than your genetics ever will unless you have a specific disability.