Scientists Abandon Norms on Genes and IQ

A public intellectual claims that mainstream scientific norms — such as methodological dispassion, openness to controversial hypotheses, and impartial peer review — are being compromised specifically in genetics and IQ research. The argument frames this as a shift from epistemic practices toward political or identity‑driven policing of acceptable questions and methods. — If true, this shift would reshape who gets to research sensitive topics, how findings are communicated, and how policy relies on scientific expertise.