Why Are Jews So Smart?

We all know the stats – Jews represent .02% of the world’s population but regularly win almost a quarter of all Nobel prizes. Why is that? This clip doesn’t explore genetics but instead focuses on cultural, historical and religious aspects of Judaism that allow Jews to systematically achieve success in all kinds of intellectual endeavors. The video makes some interesting arguments, but often engages in generalities and doesn’t explain the success of secular or non-religious Jews. What do you think?

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