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Why Indian CEOs “Prove” Indians Are Low IQ

Whenever I say Indians are low IQ savages, the immediate response from low IQ people is predictable. They start listing examples: the CEO of Google is Indian, YouTube is run by an Indian, Microsoft has an Indian CEO. They keep going, as if this is some decisive argument that proves me wrong.

But this argument itself reveals the very thing it’s trying to deny.

First, let’s get something clear. These CEOs are not Indian in any meaningful, present-day sense. They are of Indian origin, yes, but they are citizens of the countries where they built their careers and now operate. They didn’t rise to the top within India. They left.

And that detail is everything.

If anything, their success reinforces my point. These individuals had to leave India to reach their potential. They had to step into environments where merit, intelligence, and capability were recognized and rewarded at a much higher level.

Now, before the predictable misunderstanding kicks in, let’s clarify something else. When I say “Indians are low IQ,” I am speaking in general terms. That does not mean every single Indian is low IQ. That would be an absurd interpretation. I’m obviously not including myself, and you probably don’t consider yourself part of that category either.

Generalizations describe patterns, not exceptions.

And these CEOs are exceptions. They are outliers. Exceptionally intelligent, driven, and capable individuals. But being exceptional in a low-functioning environment often means one thing: you outgrow it.

In a system where intelligence is not consistently recognized, where mediocrity can dominate, and where structural limitations exist, high performers will naturally seek better ecosystems. That is exactly what these individuals did. They left for countries where their abilities could be fully utilized and appreciated.

So the next time someone brings up Indian-origin CEOs as proof that Indians are high IQ, take a step back and look at the full picture. Their success didn’t happen because of India. It happened despite it, and more importantly, outside of it.

And if you’re using them as your strongest argument, you might want to reconsider what you’re actually proving.

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