My conclusion was essentially that IQ ends up being a correlation between a stable upbringing, sufficient educational support and a society that nurtures the capacity for intelligence. It is down to culture and economics. Some argue it is down to genetics, but I prefer to view it as cultural, societal and plain old have and have not tuition. Most cannot afford it in the West. Well some can, but some societies save and put everything into schooling instead of family holidays. There are many exceptions to these patterns though. Plenty of poor, educated people out there too but they typically have more obstacles to overcome.

I face obstacles because of race and know what it is like to be demonised in the media. But I ignore it and just try to be a decent person and people see that. For me the UK is more discriminatory against my wife who won't get a visa there until I prove my income for 2 years. This despite her being educated, English speaking etc. Meanwhile this far more tolerant place will even let me bring my Mum if I wanted to. Many of us are facing racism too in some form or other. It's an issue. I do think blacks have a lot against them, but things like not choosing a suitable father figure are reckless and a form of self sabotage.

People need to go back to the basics of family and start it all again. It hasn't gone well and that just seems to be the reality.