Stories by James R. Flynn

How We Know That Humans Are Getting Smarter [Excerpt]

In this excerpt from his new book, James R. Flynn explains how he came to understand how our minds have gained in cognitive skills during the 20th century

September 28, 2012 — James R. Flynn

Mind & Brain

Solving the IQ Puzzle

The 20th century saw the "Flynn effect"—massive gains in IQ from one generation to another. Now Flynn explains why

October 3, 2007 — James R. Flynn