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Nick Szabo·2025-11-08 03:48

Main Argument - The author believes James Watson's reputation as a great biologist will be restored in the future [4] - The author suggests Watson's candid assessment of the evidence regarding the Black/White (B/W) difference in IQ led to the devastation of his career and reputation [2] Supporting Points - Watson's conclusion that genetics played a role in IQ differences was shared by many specialists [2] - Watson expressed a desire to live long enough to see his remarks vindicated [3] - Genetic evidence from GWAS studies has found ubiquitous population differences across all races, including variants associated with cognition [3] - Evolutionary change has occurred after the dispersal from Africa, mostly locally [3]