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This document discusses the nature of measurement, contrasting absolute measurements like distance with relative concepts like intelligence (IQ). It references the US Supreme Court case Atkins v. Virginia and highlights cultural differences in cognitive abilities, particularly the visio-spatial memory of Aboriginal Australians.

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US Supreme Court
found a person with mental disability, defined as having an IQ of less than 80, cannot be executed.

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US Supreme Court ruling in Atkins v. Virginia regarding execution of individuals with IQ less than 80.
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Pavillon de Breteuil near Paris
Another interesting environment is the Australian Outback.

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"In Atkins v. Virginia, the US Supreme Court found a person with mental disability, defined as having an IQ of less than 80, cannot be executed."
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"IQ is not really a measurement, in the normal sense."
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"Intelligence is different. It has no yardstick."
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"IQ is not an absolute measurement - it's a relative score."
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"Despite attempts by test creators to remove cultural bias, it can never be completely eliminated."
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