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The Link Between IQ and Longevity
21:19 - 28:12 (06:53)
Research shows that there is a strong correlation between IQ measured at age 11 and the likelihood of a person's longevity, with those in the highest quartile living longer than those in the lowest quartile.
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The terms IQ and intelligence are often used interchangeably, but in the field they have slightly different meanings.
21:19 - 23:43 (02:23)
IQ score, G factor
Summary
The terms IQ and intelligence are often used interchangeably, but in the field they have slightly different meanings. IQ refers to a score on a test that estimates the G factor, or general intelligence.
ChapterThe Link Between IQ and Longevity
Episode#302 – Richard Haier: IQ Tests, Human Intelligence, and Group Differences
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
A study showed that people with high IQ scores from age 11 have twice the survival rate of people with low IQ scores.
23:43 - 28:12 (04:29)
IQ, Mortality Rates
Summary
A study showed that people with high IQ scores from age 11 have twice the survival rate of people with low IQ scores. The correlation between IQ scores and mortality rates has been confirmed by researching the original study participants and including brain imaging research analysis.