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Is g a measure of ability to absorb information in a non-inductive way?

-3 whpearson 05 July 2011 01:46AM

Eliezer and Robin discussed g somewhat in their debate.  I think this question is one that we can do some more research on ourselves. The current hypothesis I'm exploring is that g measures the ability to take in information non-inductively this includes gossip, culture and taught skills.

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