Researchers have documented significant global IQ increases since WWII - a phenomenon called the Flynn Effect. Key findings:

Environmental factors drive these rapid gains, not genetics:

The IQ Paradox: Why Smart Societies Still Struggle

Despite rising IQ scores, society still faces major unsolved problems:

Global challenges persisting despite higher IQs:
- Climate change
- Income inequality
- Poverty and hunger
- Ethnic conflicts

Psychologist Robert Sternberg argues that:

Traditional IQ tests measure limited skills
They overlook critical abilities like:
- Creativity
- Emotional intelligence
- Practical wisdom
- Ethical leadership

How Standardized Testing Fails Society

Problems with current assessment systems:

SAT/GRE tests resemble IQ tests
They prioritize:
- Analytical reasoning
- Memory skills
- Abstract problem-solving
They ignore:
- Creative thinking
- Social intelligence
- Real-world problem-solving

This creates a leadership pipeline that:

Sternberg's research shows:

Expanded SATs (including creativity measures) double college success prediction
Scientific reasoning tests outperform GREs for graduate admissions

We need assessments that value:

✔ Creative problem-solving
✔ Emotional intelligence
✔ Ethical decision-making
✔ Cross-cultural understanding
✔ Systems thinking

The Flynn Effect proves intelligence can grow - but we must expand our definition. To solve complex global problems, we need:

Only by valuing all forms of intelligence can we address humanity's greatest challenges.