- IQ is mainly genetic, and while environmental factors are important, they only allow one to reach their genetic IQ potential.
    - We currently live in a world where intelligence is not being selected for, as we do not have harsh Darwinian conditions where the less intelligent are unable to spread their genes. Instead, we live in a post-industrial, wealthy world, specifically in developed countries, where more intelligent people tend to have fewer children, while less intelligent people have more children. They are not punished by the environment for doing so because of welfare and the general ease of survival in post-industrial developed countries.
    - Genetic IQ is decreasing in developed countries, and the Flynn effect only accounts for the environmental maximization of genetic IQ potential.
    - A possible solution to this would be a state where comprehensive intelligence tests are administered to all people. Those who have a low G factor, or whatever metric is used, would be sterilized. This state would provide abundant welfare for sterilized individuals if they need it, ensuring they have fulfilling lives. The only thing that would be prevented is the passing on of less intelligent genes into the gene pool of the country.
    - Embryo selection technology and other such technologies might also be utilized.
    - These policies could lead to an increase in the intelligence of the country over time, resulting in better lives for everyone due to more innovation, improved infrastructure, and a stronger economy, all driven by more intelligent individuals working for and running it.
    - Some possible flaws of this model that I have considered include the accuracy of the intelligence testing, trust in the state to wield such power, civil and human rights concerns, and the challenge of ensuring that intelligent people continue to have children to maintain a stable population.
    - I believe that this model could work and could lead to an amazing society if implemented correctly and if my assumptions are accurate. I understand that people have differing views, but I think this would be a great plan for a country to try out, exploring new territory and moving away from the mainstream in pursuit of the global maxima.


    - improvements and random thoughts: 
        - evidence for IQ being mainly genetic in developed countries
        - ethical concerns
            - i think it would be a net good considering the alternative is a decrease in IQ overtime leading to a worse society and possibly the collapse of civilisatoin 
        - accuracy of intelligence testing
        - state power
            - In constitution 
            - agreed upon by everyone? 
            - comprehensive system with checks and balances to make sure that the sterilisation is done to the right people in a humane and proper way.
            - people with lower intelligences should not be judged and should be treated in the best possible way just like everyone else. its just that we dont want them to influence the gene pool. similar like we would treat someone with a communicable disease.
        - would selecting for intelligence lead to possible negative effects and unforeseen consequences? 
            - what about empathy, creativity and emotional intelligence.  
                - darwinian selection wasnt really selcting for those things.... 
        - assumption regarding intelligence leading to a better society
            - I think this is a valid assumption but i guess i could back it up more