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S1·E31 Are we getting dumber?

Core Aired May 14, 2022
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Synopsis

The Flynn effect showed an increase in intelligence scores since the 20th century. However, since the turn of the millennium, some IQ scores have been declining, and researchers are searching for explanations. Theories include "dysgenics," in which families with academic backgrounds tend to have fewer children, as well as the influence of migrants from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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When did Season 1 Episode 31 of 42: The Answer to Almost Everything air?

Season 1, Episode 31 ('Are we getting dumber?') originally aired on May 14, 2022.

How long is Season 1 Episode 31 ('Are we getting dumber?')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for 42: The Answer to Almost Everything.

What happens in 42: The Answer to Almost Everything Season 1 Episode 31?

The Flynn effect showed an increase in intelligence scores since the 20th century. However, since the turn of the millennium, some IQ scores have been declining, and researchers are searching for explanations. Theories include "dysgenics," in which families with academic backgrounds tend to have few...

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