I think that this topic is so taboo because society, somehow, values intelligence too highly whilst simultaneously doesn't value it at all as to not hurt people's feelings. <br><br>Hard work, strong morals, cooperation and kindness to name a few values I place higher than intelligence. <br><br>Talent. That goes beyond intelligence and is where the real agency in a person resides.,(reply>), @william julianelle I'm afraid wasted potential is a common commodity.,(reply>), @Haydn Rogan I agree, unfortunately there are a lot of very intelligent people who are lazy and really aren't using their brains or doing anything useful at all. Someone who works and is motivated is much more valuable to society, as opposed to a very intelligent person who doesn't do anything.,(reply>), This topic is taboo because what's the significance of even doing the research? There's zero reason to categorize people by "race" when doing iq test.,(reply>), @V Gold a lazy selfish person who is in intelligent isn't as valuable to society or themselves as someone who works hard and is motivated.,(reply>), I do not think intelligence can be values too highly.