Science has not yet defined the exact percentage of intelligence that can be attributed to genetics compared to the environment. Estimates vary, suggesting that between 50% to 80% of intelligence may be genetic. Based on the GIP report, I conclude, for now, that any of these percentages may be valid, depending on the individual. There is a homeostatic pattern that can be understood ambiguously, using the angular coefficient. A person with a high genetic predisposition for a higher IQ has a limit on a graph relative to the genes associated with a high IQ. In this case, the environmental impact becomes smaller.
Based on this pattern, we can identify different types of cases. The elasticity of the environmental factor depends on polygenic factors and sentinel variants; it is multifactorial and complex, but possible to determine. There are also compensatory factors, genes that influence other regions and assist in genetic expression. There are potent SNPs that influence giftedness.
Therefore, in a hypothetical example, a person could have an 80% genetic predisposition and not explore environmental factors as much due to the limits imposed by genetic nuances. In contrast, an individual with a 60% genetic predisposition may have a greater capacity to explore the environment. But, as I mentioned, this depends on many factors. A deep understanding of genetics is necessary to accurately interpret what is being said here.
The point is that there are sentinel variants related to giftedness, and this is my main area of research. One of these variants is in the ADAM12 gene.
An important factor is that genes encoding variants prone to higher intelligence act as propellants, with environmental factors serving as additions for evolution.
For example, imagine a video game with the same scenario, the same car, and the same person playing. Along the way, there are fruits, meats, jumps, and speed boosts that add points and brain development. If the player performs better in one game than in another, they will achieve better results.
In other words, a gene more prone to intelligence will find more arguments in environmental factors to increase intelligence. Curiosity itself, as a primary factor, will result in more searches for greater intelligence.
Dr. Fabiano de Abreu Agrela Rodrigues MRSB holds a post-PhD in Neuroscience and is an elected member of Sigma Xi – The Scientific Research Honor Society (more than 200 members of Sigma Xi have received the Nobel Prize), as well as being a member of the Society for Neuroscience in the United States, the Royal Society of Biology and The Royal Society of Medicine in the United Kingdom, the European Society of Human Genetics in Vienna, Austria, and the APA – American Philosophical Association in the United States. He holds a Master’s degree in Psychology and a Bachelor’s degree in History and Biology. He is also a Technologist in Anthropology and Philosophy, with several national and international degrees in Neuroscience and Neuropsychology. Dr. Fabiano is a member of prestigious high IQ societies, including Mensa International, Intertel, ISPE High IQ Society, Triple Nine Society, ISI-Society, and HELLIQ Society High IQ. He is the author of more than 300 scientific studies and 30 books. He is currently a visiting professor at PUCRS in Brazil, UNIFRANZ in Bolivia and Santander in Mexico. He also serves as Director of CPAH – Centro de Pesquisa e Análises Heráclito and is the creator of the GIP project, which estimates IQ through the analysis of genetic intelligence. Dr. Fabiano is also a registered journalist, having his name included in the book of records for achieving four records, one of which is for being the greatest creator of characters in the history of the press.