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Adam Mastroianni argues Charles Spearman's 1904 interpretation of general intelligence explains why cognitive test scores do not predict happiness
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Adam Mastroianni argues that the lack of correlation between intelligence test scores and happiness stems from Charles Spearman's flawed 1904 interpretation of general intelligence.
For engineers, this challenges the assumption that superior problem-solving ability inherently leads to better life outcomes. It suggests that cognitive horsepower, as measured by tests, operates differently than expected when applied to personal satisfaction.
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Meta-analyses and General Social Survey data show a tiny negative correlation between intelligence test scores and happiness.
Mastroianni blames Charles Spearman's 1904 interpretation of the positive manifold for the misunderstanding of general intelligence.
Despite criticisms, intelligence tests predict academic and job success but fail to predict living a life one likes.
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