Quote by Stanley Garn

If the aborigine drafted an IQ test, all of Western civilization would presumably flunk it.

If the aborigine drafted an IQ test, all of Western civiliza

Summary

This quote is a satirical statement that suggests that Western civilization lacks the intelligence or knowledge to meet the standards set by the aboriginal people if they were to create an IQ test. It highlights the assumption that indigenous cultures possess a different kind of intelligence that is not valued or recognized by Western society. It critiques the perspective that Western civilization's intellectual abilities may be limited or less superior in comparison to other cultures.

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By Stanley Garn

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