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.

[u/mvea]

https://www.psypost.org/twin-study-suggests-rationality-and-intelligence-share-the-same-genetic-roots/

[u/LeMooseChocolat]

that's because it's a social class thing.

[u/DariusIV → u/LeMooseChocolat]

Right no one has ever done a study measuring intelligence and outcomes while statistically controlling for a variable like social class/income.

[u/AdmirableSelection81 → u/LeMooseChocolat]

Turns out, when you make good decisions, you're statistically more likely to be of a higher social class!

[u/MetalingusMikeII → u/AdmirableSelection81]

Whilst true, it’s also the case that wealthier people have advantages; better diet, healthcare, education, positive habits, etc. These all influence learning ability, to a significant degree.