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A screaming child who had his iPad taken might come to your mind. Alpha Kids are reportedly not doing well in school and many are subject to the algorithms of today. They will have a front row seat to the future we are headed towards.

Do you have hope that Generation Alpha will live happy and fulfilling lives?

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[–] 9tr6gyp3@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

I wouldn't worry too much about IQ numbers falling. It doesn't fully capture human intelligence, and definitely has some biases (IYKYK).

The IQ test has had a profound impact on psychology and society, offering a standardized measure of cognitive functioning. Yet its limitations are significant. Cultural biases, reductionism, limited predictive validity, and a history of misuse all complicate its role as a definitive measure of intelligence. While IQ tests can be useful tools, they must be interpreted cautiously and supplemented with broader measures of human ability.

Ultimately, criticisms of IQ testing remind us that intelligence is a complex, multidimensional phenomenon that cannot be fully captured by a single number. The challenge moving forward is to balance the utility of IQ tests with a recognition of their limitations, ensuring that assessments of intelligence are both scientifically rigorous and ethically responsible.

https://simplyputpsych.co.uk/psych-101-1/criticism-of-the-iq-test