Theoretical neurobiologist Mark Changizi, and philosopher Mark Walker say we are obsessed with achieving ever greater intelligence But they warn it could lead to anti-social behaviour and psychosis Say that if people become extremely clever but their moral intelligence is… Read More ›
Intelligence
Human intelligence is declining according to Stanford geneticist
Published: 18 February, 2013, 23:56 Edited: 18 February, 2013, 23:56 Ever can’t help but think you’re surrounded by idiots? A leading scientist at Stanford University thinks he has the answer, and the bad news is things aren’t likely to get… Read More ›
Are we getting more stupid? Researchers claim our intelligence is diminishing as we no longer need it to survive
By Mark Prigg PUBLISHED:13:57 EST, 12 November 2012| UPDATED:14:10 EST, 12 November 2012 Our intelligence and behaviour requires optimal functioning of a large number of genes, which requires enormous evolutionary pressures to maintain. Now, in a provocative theory, a team… Read More ›