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Alfred Binet

French psychologist and inventor of the first usable intelligence test (1857–1911)

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Nov 16, 2025
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History of IQ testing and allegations of racial bias

IQ testing began in the early 20th century and was quickly adopted in schools, the military, and immigration control; critics say those uses and some test design choices produced and reinforced racial...

Nov 21, 2025
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How accurate are media-reported IQ figures for celebrities and politicians compared with verified test scores?

Media-reported IQ figures for celebrities and politicians are frequently unverified, estimated, or derived from dubious methods; multiple entertainment lists and IQ sites acknowledge most celebrity sc...