That is a very good point. It&#x27;s easy to cite studies to support one&#x27;s position. I could easily find studies which show that diversity actually decreases the mean IQ of the population.<p>Now, evaluating these studies, we might then rightfully say, that IQ evaluation is erroneous and discourages minorities, and that social status has a huge impact on the IQ.
However, when diversity leads to a lower social status and poverty, doesn&#x27;t this defeat the purpose of arguing for more diversity?
Just to give you an insight into my thought process on this.<p>Another point is: Did the lack of diversity really hinder the creative minds of the last millenia?