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Old 08-12-2008, 01:45 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by igmistro View Post
The first article is nothing more then a researcher speculating on causes based on his own beliefs. It's interpreting data to fit a predetermined outcome. No scientist actually concerned for his reputation will actually accept this as a valid form of reasoning.
Bingo!

It's more likely that, as humans figured out how to hunt and cultivate food more reliably, they had more time to spend on other, more intellectual pursuits. That, in turn, would certainly result in smarter people.

If I was into a raw-vegan diet, I'd certainly overlook this as exceedingly biased.
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