Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy
11-29-2007, 12:22 AM
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Replies: 94
Views: 2,803
Re: Slate.com on race and IQ
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Edited for link: http://www.halfsigma.com/2007/10/race-difference.html
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To follow up on this link that was posted, the title of which is, "Race difference in...
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Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy
11-27-2007, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 94
Views: 2,803
Re: Slate.com on race and IQ
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Based on the wording and context of your post, we are in agreement that discrepancies exist between Whites, Blacks, Asians, Ashkhenazi Jews, etc. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think...
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Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy
11-27-2007, 03:34 AM
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Replies: 94
Views: 2,803
Re: Slate.com on race and IQ
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Like I said, I didn't really read the thread
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that much is obvious
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Is it really so hard to believe the obvious intellectual discrepancies between races,...
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Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy
11-27-2007, 03:04 AM
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Replies: 94
Views: 2,803
Re: Slate.com on race and IQ
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5. It's the enviro people irrationally claiming that
- Intelligence doesn't inately differ between races, or, if it does
- Environment >>>>>> Genes. I don't know exactly how Taraz is...
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Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy
11-27-2007, 01:06 AM
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Replies: 94
Views: 2,803
Re: Slate.com on race and IQ
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One man's response to Saletan: No, Blacks are not Dumber than Whites (http://www.jewcy.com/cabal/will_saletans_scandalous_source)
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Why is this about Whites and...
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Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy
11-27-2007, 12:35 AM
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Replies: 94
Views: 2,803
Re: Slate.com on race and IQ
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This is obviously a highly polarizing subject, but get your heads out of the sand...Ashkenazi Jews have been persecuted throughout history way more than current US Blacks. Sixty years...
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Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy
11-27-2007, 12:06 AM
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Replies: 94
Views: 2,803
Re: Slate.com on race and IQ
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To quote from Eric Turkheimer :If the question of African IQ is a matter of empirical science, exactly what piece of evidence are we waiting for? What would finally convince the...
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Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy
11-26-2007, 01:32 AM
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Replies: 94
Views: 2,803
Re: Slate.com on race and IQ
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I always hold out hope that I can change someone's mind when I think they they aren't fully informed. As long as you can show them why their position is unsupported or...
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Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy
11-24-2007, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 94
Views: 2,803
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Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy
11-24-2007, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 94
Views: 2,803
Re: Slate.com on race and IQ
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Most of the work that is cited in that Slate article has been shown to be flawed methodologically.
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Damn near every bit of social science has warts or...
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Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing
11-22-2007, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 146
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Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing
11-22-2007, 01:05 AM
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Replies: 108
Views: 1,207
Re: Let\'s Read
I am almost finished reading "Bubble Man" by Peter Hartcher, about Alan Greenspan and the stock market bubble. I recommend it for anyone.
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Forum: Sporting Events
11-20-2007, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 313
Views: 4,022
Re: **Fantasy Basketball Advice Thread**
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I'm the commish in one of my leasgues, which is a Yahoo league with 12 teams. I made the mistake of going with the ability to veto trades, assuming it wouldn't be a problem. It only...
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Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing
11-19-2007, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 196
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Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing
11-18-2007, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 1,429
Re: Improving On Buffett And Desert Cat
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The bellagio example is wrong because it is set by experts who are the best in the world. Thats like if Buffett got to pick the trading price of every company every day and then trying to...
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Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing
11-17-2007, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 2,064
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Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing
11-17-2007, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 2,064
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Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing
11-15-2007, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 83
Views: 1,217
Re: Warren Buffet\'s Stance on Taxes
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It is obviously absurd to suggest that the estate tax, which by it's definition takes money away from only the extremely wealthy "doesn't work" in reducing the gap between the...
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Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing
11-15-2007, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 83
Views: 1,217
Re: Warren Buffet\'s Stance on Taxes
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- It doesnt work i.e. reduce the gap between rich and poor. Its been in place almost the entire time the gap has grown.
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Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing
11-15-2007, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 83
Views: 1,217
Re: Warren Buffet\'s Stance on Taxes
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- It doesnt work i.e. reduce the gap between rich and poor. Its been in place almost the entire time the gap has grown.
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That's an absurd point. Like your posts though...
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Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing
11-15-2007, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 83
Views: 1,217
Re: Warren Buffet\'s Stance on Taxes
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For all the people saying the rich aren't taxed nearly enough, and that they should be paying a higher percentage than lower classes, you're disgusting.
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It never ceases...
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Forum: Poker Beats, Brags, and Variance
11-13-2007, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 898
Re: Simplifying My Absolute Post
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4. Whichever of the possibilities above is true, there is no question that Absolute was remiss in not having software that flags suspicious play.
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However important...
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Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing
11-13-2007, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 83
Views: 1,217
Re: Warren Buffet\'s Stance on Taxes
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I think most people would prefer if the rich at least paid the same taxes as the poor and middle class. There are a lot others who would be in favor of higher taxes on the...
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Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing
11-13-2007, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 1,623
Re: Etrade Potential Bankruptcy?
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ty. I think I'm OK for now but it may be the kick I needed to finally open that Everbank account and buy some foreign currency.
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thinking of doing the same thing myself.
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Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing
11-13-2007, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 83
Views: 1,217
Re: Warren Buffet\'s Stance on Taxes
He's right?
Are you a billionaire or something? Concerned about estate taxes? Don't worry, Bush (http://billionairesforbush.com/index.php) has got your back.
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