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Do you think there would be less conflict in the world if the average intelligence went up 50%? (lemmy.world)
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[โ€“] [S] 1 point 4 months ago (1 child)

I keep seeing this type of comment but people seem to ignore that everyone is increasing their intelligence. The malicious, and the benevolent.

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  • [โ€“] 1 point 4 months ago

    I don't see that as helping much, at least without creating a horrible police state. Imagine thousands or millions of James Bond villains or other mad scientists running around and finding ways to evade detection. Making the cops smarter only goes so far.

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