Feb 16 2025 20 mins 2
Noah interviews the independent researcher Davide Piffer about his work on the evolution of intelligence, including group differences. In the clip below, Piffer addresses the question of whether polygenic scores can be compared between populations. (We apologise for the lack of video.)
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to the Euphoria Podcast
00:19 Davide Piffer's Journey into Intelligence Research
02:36 Understanding Polygenic Scores
03:56 Challenges in Analyzing Ancient Genomes
11:44 Comparing Polygenic Scores Across Populations
18:21 Recent Studies and Findings
22:20 Evolutionary Trends in Polygenic Scores
25:08 Cultural and Societal Influences on Intelligence
29:17 Differences in Polygenic Scores Between Europe and East Asia
37:03 Future Research Directions
44:40 Critique of Kevin Bird's Study
49:18 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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