r/science Professor | Medicine 20d ago

Neuroscience Twin study suggests rationality and intelligence share the same genetic roots - the study suggests that being irrational, or making illogical choices, might simply be another way of measuring lower intelligence.

https://www.psypost.org/twin-study-suggests-rationality-and-intelligence-share-the-same-genetic-roots/
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u/LordFondleJoy 20d ago

So instead of saying "He's an idiot" you could say "He's irrational" and it would basically indicate the same issue? Good to know.

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u/AccomplishedIgit 19d ago

Me, an autistic: see I told you, you people do not make sense!