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Why 'The Bell Curve' Was Wrong: How Elite Greed Created Trump

'The Bell Curve' in Perspective: Race, Meritocracy, Inequality and Politics

William H. Tucker

In 1994, a controversial book called 'The Bell Curve' claimed that social inequality is natural, driven by genetics and IQ. Its authors argued that smart people naturally rise to the top, and the poor deserve their fate. But three decades later, the reality is a brutal slap in the face. This video unpacks William H. Tucker's book 'The Bell Curve' in Perspective: Race, Meritocracy, Inequality and Politics.' We'll show you how the so-called 'cognitive elite' didn't build a better world—they looted it. From Wall Street engineers designing financial weapons of mass destruction to CEOs getting golden parachutes after killing people, the data reveals a shocking truth: the top 0.001% saw their incomes skyrocket 600% while the bottom 50% got nothing. And what happened when the working class fought back? They elected Donald Trump in a rage against elite arrogance. This isn't about race or IQ—it's about power, policy, and a system rigged from the start. Watch to understand why meritocracy is a myth, and how we can build a fairer society.