knb comments on Is g a measure of ability to absorb information in a non-inductive way? - Less Wrong

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Comment author: knb 06 July 2011 02:40:17AM 5 points [-]

g isn't actually inversely correlated with social or emotional intelligence. At least up to 3 standard deviations above the mean, they are positively correlated.
If it seems that way, it's probably because nerdy/autism spectrum type people choose to emphasize their intellectual ability. Think "comparative advantage" as opposed to "absolute advantage".