IQ: A history of deceit

Synopsis

What we now call an IQ test was originally developed by Alfred Binet at the start of the 20th century as a way to measure developmental delays in schoolchildren. But with the eugenics craze at its peak, Binet's concept was soon appropriated and exploited by those who wished to guarantee the ethnic purity of their society. This program looks at the history of IQ assessment, from Ellis Island evaluations to William Shockley's racist declarations in the 1970s, and reveals how social policies were influenced by the idea that intelligence is set at birth. In addition, Charles Murray, co-author of The Bell Curve: Intelligence and Class Structure in American Life, defends his views.

Main Cast

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Stéphane Bentura
Writing	Writer	Stéphane Bentura
Crew	Cinematography	Stéphane Bentura Pierre Toury
Editing	Editor	Alexandre Gosselet
	Editorial Manager	Luc Hermann
Department	Role	Name

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