Straight Talk About Mental Tests

Why it’s on the list: A psychometrician’s defence of mental testing, written for a general audience by one of the most contested figures in the field.

Where I saw it: A reply to @SpencrGreenberg’s question on X, June 5, 2025 — “What non-fiction book taught you the most about how the world really works?” — recovered from that thread and saved to Kyle’s Apple Note “Books To Read”. Thread: https://x.com/spencrgreenberg/status/1930639380424577198

Jensen’s work on group differences in test scores is heavily disputed; the book is recorded here as it was recommended, not endorsed.

Connections

• A question for you — What non-fiction… (tweet) — the saved thread this recommendation came from.
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