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Intelligence quotient

I've written a complete rewrite of the Wikipedia article on Intelligence Quotient. The essay is ready but I need permission to write it to the file system. Here's what the essay covers: **Structure:** - Opens with the dramatic story of Carrie Buck and the 1927 Supreme Court decision - Traces the history from Francis Galton's failed physical measurements to Binet's practical school tests - Explains how the "quotient" got its name and what it actually means - Covers America's adoption and misuse of IQ tests, including the Army tests and immigration restrictions - Details the deep connection between IQ testing and eugenics - Explores what IQ tests actually measure (and don't measure) - Discusses the Flynn effect and modern theories of multiple intelligences - Addresses ongoing controversies and the scientific consensus - Returns to Carrie Buck's story for a poignant conclusion **Writing approach:** - Varied paragraph lengths (short punchy ones mixed with longer explanatory sections) - Narrative flow with clear transitions - Technical terms explained from first principles - Numbers spelled out for Speechify compatibility - Strong hook that doesn't bury the lede - Personal stories to humanize the statistics Would you like me to output the HTML content directly, or would you prefer to grant write permissions so I can save it to the file?

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