James Watson and race IQ

[Anonymous No.6917845]

Opinions on James Watson's view on IQ and race.

Youtube video and discussion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGer1HTYU0s

Comments:

"I can explain why Africans have lower intelligence. It is basic evolution:
An intelligent brain takes a lot of energy. In Africa where food is scarce and being intelligent does not provide any benefit (they need to farm to survive, thats all they do), a brain that wastes less energy is beneficial; the individual needs less food. From there its evolution 101.

In europe and usa we have more than enough food to provide the brain with energy. So this will not be the case."

and

"Unless you believe that each and every individual has exactly the same IQ, you are a racist now. No room for scientific predictions and objectively looking at the outcome.

This guy might be wrong, he might be right, but we beg the question when we assume he is wrong because of confirmation bias, because we are uncomfortable with predicting facts.

For all I know black people might be more intelligent, and I am fine with that. My problem is assuming everyone is equal just because we hate knowing that this information can hurt feelings, even if it is objective, even if it is the truth."

[Anonymous No.6917854]

So /pol/ raided a youtube video again and spammed asinine comments? Cool story. Not /sci/. Fuck off to your containment board.