Political ideologies, especially among elites, are sorted by cognitive style and measured intelligence: coherent, theory‑driven movements (here, 'wokism') disproportionately attract higher‑IQ individuals, while other movements attract lower average measured cognitive engagement. This sorting shapes which ideas win elite credibility and therefore which policies become politically feasible.
— If political formations systematically differ in the intelligence and cognitive habits of their adherents, that alters strategy for persuasion, elite recruitment, and institutional capture.
Justin Murphy
2026.04.14
60% relevant
The piece claims cognitive styles map to social domains (STEM/entrepreneurship vs arts) and thus to institutional influence; that aligns with the broader notion that differences in cognitive/ability distributions help sort people into ideological and institutional roles, affecting who sets cultural norms and policy preferences.
2026.04.04
100% relevant
Nathan Cofnas's claim that the left/wokism has a 'crushing intelligence advantage' among elites and that the equality thesis explains wokism's intellectual appeal.
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