How intelligence shapes the prosperity of nations and why immigration policy can have long-term economic consequences? The conversation with Dr. Garret Jones explores the research behind national intelligence, cooperation, and economic growth. Garret explains how the average cognitive ability of a population influences productivity, institutional quality, and long-term development. We also discuss how immigration patterns interact with these dynamics and why the composition of immigration may matter more than the raw number of migrants. We also examine historical and modern examples that illustrate these patterns, including how immigration influences economic performance, how shared environments affect productivity, and why debates around diversity and immigration are often oversimplified in public discourse. Topics covered in this episode: – How ...