Mankind (we like to say "humankind") is in an interesting intriguing position:  Our average IQ has increased by about 30 points since 1900.  What does that mean, in terms of real-world irrationality? Also, what the hell are the men called who saved over two BILLION lives?  I bet you don't know.  I don't. Life is good, says Steven Pinker in Enlightenment Now.  I agree.

Mankind (we like to say "humankind") is in an interesting intriguing position: Our average IQ has increased by about 30 points since 1900. What does that mean, in terms of real-world irrationality? Also, what the hell are the men called who saved over two BILLION lives? I bet you don't know. I don't. Life is good, says Steven Pinker in Enlightenment Now. I agree.

Mankind (we like to say "humankind") is in an interesting intriguing position:&nbsp; Our average IQ has increased by about 30 points since 1900.&nbsp; What does that mean, in terms of real-world irrationality? Also, what the hell are the men called who saved over two BILLION lives?&nbsp; I bet you don't know.&nbsp; I don't. Life is good, says Steven Pinker in Enlightenment Now.&nbsp; I agree.

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