[alanamosteller]

(1) Jewish kids in a traditional family learn to read pretty early, because theirs need to understand the Torah. They usually know at least a bit of a Semitic language, and they are functionally billinguals. Besides, they learn history from the Bible.
Even more, Jewish tradition has the Kabalah as an integral part of the culture. And Kabalah is a mystic numerology. So, do you wonder from where the love to numbers come from?
When Jews finally comfront the topics tought in the Western curricula they are already familiarized with history, linguistic, mathematics, traditions, psycology, etc. So no wonder they do well.

You're correct about the linguistic and cultural/historical face of it but totally wrong about the Kabbalah ordeal (yeladim don't get the right to get into Kabbalah, only Tzadikim).

Here's some proof: I absolutely suck at maths (learned how to cope with it as I grew up).

[greeferweq]

It is actually the other way, culture affects mental abilities by promoting those abilities that are wanted or that fit into the cultural framework.

So, Why do Blacks in England, the U.S & SOuth Africa all have significantly higher Parent Abandonment / Single mothers than whites.

While Asians have Less Single mothers than whites in England, America & In Asia.

This has to do more likely with the lower testosterone levels in Asians than Blacks & the higher intellect in Asians.


It has been shown that a person with a higher iq is less likely to get divorced, more likely to have a higher income, less likely to commit crimes.

That is Asians.

While Low iq people are more likely to get divorced, have a lower income & commit more crimes.

That is Blacks.

San Fransisco at one time had it's poorest neighborhood have it's lowest crime rate. That was China town.

[bely832new]

Culture reflects the people in that culture.
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If you come from such smart culture how come you are so dumb?

[lh88gFzI]

If you come from such smart culture how come you are so dumb?

Ad Hominem much? You get smacked around by my intellect on a daily basis ping.

You are probably old enough to be my father.

[TriamiCaw]

You're correct about the linguistic and cultural/historical face of it but totally wrong about the Kabbalah ordeal (yeladim don't get the right to get into Kabbalah, only Tzadikim).

Here's some proof: I absolutely suck at maths (learned how to cope with it as I grew up).

Interesting. I see that Yeladim are not trainned in the esoteric teachings of the Kabalah, as the specialized Tzadikim. However, all the culture is influenced by a mystic associated to knowledge and numbers. And when you live in a society that have good feelings toward knowledge, math and books, it is not surprised that the intellectual achievements of many is the obvious consecuence.

I have studied the works of Stanley Kubrick, particularly 2001 Space Odissey, his Kabalistic works. It is something that goes beyond human to the infinite. Only a person trainned since childhood in such beautiful culture of meanings could have achived such masterpiece.

And yes, I know that Jewish intellectuals were foundamental in the development of Spanish literature, too. You can see that in the converse Fernando de Rosas who wrote La Celestina, or in Cervantes, that is supposed to be a converse as well. The Jewish heritage in the Spanish-Speaking culture is precisely our love to literature.

Love to books, math, history and culture are the key to intelligence and to the development of people. I hope that truth could be known worldwide.

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Ad Hominem much? You get smacked around by my intellect on a daily basis ping.

You are probably old enough to be my father.

OK. NO more ad hominem. But try to think! Caramba.
And try to learn, too. This thread is full of interesting data.

[Grenader]

So, Why do Blacks in England, the U.S & SOuth Africa all have significantly higher Parent Abandonment / Single mothers than whites.

Because of socieconomic difficulties as a result of opression from the whites (just read some history then you will understand).

[Dkavtbek]

Because of socieconomic difficulties as a result of opression from the whites (just read some history then you will understand).

So, Why do Asians in Britain have a lower single parent rate than whites do?
Even Bangladeshis & Pakistanis who have the highest rates of poverty in London still have lower single parent rates.

The biggest increase in single parent rates in the Black Community was after they got their rights.
Both in the U.S & South Africa.

Seems highly contrary to your liberal logic.

[janeloveslifenow]

So, Why do Asians in Britain have a lower single parent rate than whites do?
Even Bangladeshis & Pakistanis who have the highest rates of poverty in London still have lower single parent rates.

Well because of cultural differencies. Its not so popular to be a single parent in Bangladesh or Pakistani culture.

[BartRonalds]

So, Why do Asians in Britain have a lower single parent rate than whites do?
Even Bangladeshis & Pakistanis who have the highest rates of poverty in London still have lower single parent rates.

The biggest increase in single parent rates in the Black Community was after they got their rights.
Both in the U.S & South Africa.

Seems highly contrary to your liberal logic.

Liberalism promotes irresponsability. That's one of its disadvantages.

[viagradiscounttt]

Liberalism promotes irresponsability. That's one of its disadvantages.

I am well aware of this. But, many Liberals like the one I was speaking to are not aware of this.
This is why since liberalism & social programs in the U.S we have had an all out decay in society.

From everything to gangs, drugs, std's, teen pregnancy, unemployment, single mothers, divorce. ect

The roots of these are irresponsibilties promoted by liberalism & social programs.

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Well because of cultural differencies. Its not so popular to be a single parent in Bangladesh or Pakistani culture.

Why, Do Europeans & Africans have a culture that promotes a higher level of single parent households than do Asians?

I think it is because of the Higher Testosterone levels of in Whites & Blacks vs Asians.

Which makes Asians more faithful & more likely to stay together.

[ticskebasse]

I am well aware of this. But, many Liberals like the one I was speaking to are not aware of this.
This is why since liberalism & social programs in the U.S we have had an all out decay in society.

From everything to gangs, drugs, std's, teen pregnancy, unemployment, single mothers, divorce. ect

The roots of these are irresponsibilties promoted by liberalism & social programs..

I agree with you. But tyrany has many disadvantages as well. I have lived in both, something that is out of your experience.

[awagsFare]

I agree with you. But tyrany has many disadvantages as well. I have lived in both, something that is out of your experience.

Yeah, But ddidn't Augusto Pinochet help to make the Economy of Chile better?

Isn't he the reason why Chile is the most rich country in Latin America today?

[Gremlinn]

Yeah, But ddidn't Augusto Pinochet help to make the Economy of Chile better?

It cost us 3.000 dead, 100.000 tortured and 1 million emigrants. If he really helped in something it was too costly.

That's why when the gorilla died people danced in the streets.

Isn't he the reason why Chile is the most rich country in Latin America today?

Actually, that's not true. Chile is the richest per capita simply because our country invested in education for half a century and infraestructure since the end of the 19th century.

[TessUnsonia]

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Why, Do Europeans & Africans have a culture that promotes a higher level of single parent households than do Asians?

I think it is because of the Higher Testosterone levels of in Whites & Blacks vs Asians.

Which makes Asians more faithful & more likely to stay together.

Cultures evolve differently because of different historical circumstances. It has nothing to do with testosterone levels.

[EbrsaRynleot]

It cost us 3.000 dead, 100.000 tortured and 1 million emigrants. If he really helped in something it was too costly.

That's why when the gorilla died people danced in the streets.



Actually, that's not true. Chile is the richest per capita simply because our country invested in education for half a century and infraestructure since the end of the 19th century.

Yeah, But, Venezuela & Argentina were richer than Chile some 30 - 50 years ago.

Now, they are not.

Venezuela & Argentina were very well off 50 years ago.

But, Venezuela collapsed from too much socialism debt & a Internation Monetary Fund that made them a slave.

Argentina also was engulfed into debt from projects & the falkland wars wiith vidella.

Chile is stronger than Venezuela & Argentina today because of Augusto Pinochet Conservative poliicies helped in stimulating the economy.

[EbrsaRynleot]

Yeah, But, Venezuela & Argentina were richer than Chile some 30 - 50 years ago.

Now, they are not.

Venezuela & Argentina were very well off 50 years ago.

But, Venezuela collapsed from too much socialism debt & a Internation Monetary Fund that made them a slave.

Argentina also was engulfed into debt from projects & the falkland wars wiith vidella.

Chile is stronger than Venezuela & Argentina today because of Augusto Pinochet Conservative poliicies helped in stimulating the economy.

Because the Free Market Economy and the Chicago Boys. Milton Friedman inspired most of the miracle. Pinochet was an ignorant that has no idea of economy. If you want to thanks somebody, thanks to Admiral Merino.

Argentina and Venezuela has lagged behind because they don't have the practical approach of Chileans to development. But it is something that is changing. Today the country that grows faster in the region is Peru, actually.

[ferelrossi]

Because the Free Market Economy and the Chicago Boys. Milton Friedman inspired most of the miracle. Pinochet was an ignorant that has no idea of economy. If you want to thanks somebody, thanks to Admiral Merino.

Argentina and Venezuela has lagged behind because they don't have the practical approach of Chileans to development. But it is something that is changing. Today the country that grows faster in the region is Peru, actually.

Peru is growing to a similar reason to why Chile did thanks to Pinochet.

Due, to Peru under Alberto Fujimori who had similar authoritarian conservative practices as did Chilean Pinochet

Venezuela was one of the richest countries in the world & flopped hard from socialistic spending projects it could not afford.

Of course Chavez has had temporary growth by using his government command to further exploit the oil reserves of venezuela.
But, this is temporary.
The effects of his socialism seem to already be hitting & will only hit harder.

Under chavez Murder rates Soared. Paracas has a murder rate about 3 times higher than Colombia.
& is the highest murder rate in the world of any city.

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Cultures evolve differently because of different historical circumstances. It has nothing to do with testosterone levels.

How would testosterone not play a role?

Look at how Testosterone & Estrogen played roles in Female vs Male Society world wide.

A Higher level of testosterone would lead to a different path in culture.

[hHwJ229h]

How would testosterone not play a role?

Look at how Testosterone & Estrogen played roles in Female vs Male Society world wide.

A Higher level of testosterone would lead to a different path in culture.

Because the formation of a culture is a complex thing that depends on environment and historical circumstances and is not dependant on eventual neglible differencies in levels of hormones.

Try to read some cultual anthroplogy, then you will understand.

[dXI9XFOA]

Because the formation of a culture is a complex thing that depends on environment and historical circumstances and is not dependant on eventual neglible differencies in levels of hormones.

Try to read some cultual anthroplogy, then you will understand.

A culture is a super organism.

Of what? People.

If there are more than too many violent people. The culture will reflect that in violence.
Just like if there are more Intelligent people. The culture will reflect that in intellect.

Such as Prison.
Prison has a Violent culture. Why? Because it has alot of violent people there. Whicch just magnifies the Violence of the Prison culture.

Despite an iron fist trying to keep order in law enforcement trying to SHAPE the culture of the prison.

Prison still has a violent culture.

Why? because it reflects the people in prison & their level of violence.

[ligaliaCods]

A culture is a super organism.

Of what? People.

Of course there is people making up a culture, but their interactions depends much on historical circumstances and environmental factors. Those factors create a frame wherein social action and cultural production takes place. One cannot reduce a phenomena of such complexity to just physical properties of the people living in a culture.