Emil O. W. Kirkegaard

Role

Evolutionary psychologist; co-author of Kirkegaard-Dutton Fertility Paradigm

Bio Notes

Evolutionary psychologist and researcher. Co-author with Edward Dutton of the 2022 study 'Will Intelligent Latter-day Saints and Smart Conservatives Inherit the Earth?' Analyzed General Social Survey (GSS) data demonstrating that LDS uniquely show slightly positive selection for intelligence alongside above-replacement fertility, while conservative and religious individuals exhibit weaker selection against intelligence compared to liberal and non-religious groups. Source: NB synthesis July 25 2026.