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Are people today smarter than people of a century ago?

Thursday, 12 May 2011, 10:15 am
Press Release: Stratos

Are people today smarter than people of a century ago? How would we know?

What is it that increases intelligence -- our genes? education? nutrition? Emeritus Professor of political studies at the University of Otago, Jim Flynn, recently published "The Torchlight List" in which he promoted the idea that one of the best ways to increase intelligence is to read fiction.

Fantasy and imagination are as important as facts. All this, and more, will be discussed *In Conversation with Noel Cheer* on Triangle/Stratos Television.

* Stratos Television, Nationwide*: Monday May 16th at 7:30pm (repeated May 18th at 6:30am and May 20th at 12:30pm). Stratos is found on Sky Digital Channel 89 and Freeview (satellite and HD) Channel 21.

Stratos is found also on Telstraclear Cable Channel 89 in Wellington, Kapiti and Christchurch and on the streaming television website ecasttv.co.nz

*Triangle Television, Auckland* (UHF Channels 41, 42 and 52): Wednesday May 18th at 7:00pm (repeated May 20th at 12:30pm)

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