The Cult of Smart

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To create a more egalitarian society, the American education system needs reform to recognize genetic differences in individual academic abilities. While all groups and genders are equal, individuals are not. This provocative discussion of human potential confronts the misleading pseudoscience of 'race realism.' Fredrik deBoer, an expert in testing and assessment with extensive classroom experience, approaches intelligence and inequality from a progressive political lens. He argues that intelligence is real, significant, and varied, and this diversity should be acknowledged by those striving for equality. Our education system and societal values are founded on the belief that every child can yield equal results, a notion that, while appealing, overlooks scientific realities and misaligns our values. Instead of trying to cultivate uniformity, we should focus on nurturing each child's unique potential. To achieve fairness and progress, we must engage with topics that politics have made uncomfortable. Though the book may challenge readers initially, its core message is one of humanity and optimism: we are not all equal in every aspect, and it is our moral duty to treat each other equally, not because we deserve it, but simply because it is the right thing to do.