What would happen if a country used IQ to validate political positions?
e.g. having a test of some sort that is a requirement for taking certain levels of office (assuming that there would be a fair way to do this without fraud and bias)
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CountScrofula · 41-45, M
The problem here is assuming IQ is an objective measure of intelligence. It really isn't - it's an objective measure of your ability to take an IQ test. It's really difficult to actually define intelligence, particularly when you start crossing cultural boundaries.
I also don't really think the problem is stupid people becoming politicians. The problem is that our system is set up so that the interests of the voters are really the last thing politicians need to represent, while the interests of different 'keys to power' stakeholders are far more important. Obviously getting a fucking moron into an important political role has consequences, but getting 'the right people' won't magically make the problems go away - however you define them.
I also don't really think the problem is stupid people becoming politicians. The problem is that our system is set up so that the interests of the voters are really the last thing politicians need to represent, while the interests of different 'keys to power' stakeholders are far more important. Obviously getting a fucking moron into an important political role has consequences, but getting 'the right people' won't magically make the problems go away - however you define them.