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Helen Pluckrose

The Origins Podcast with Lawrence Krauss

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Racism, Science, and Social Constructs

This chapter examines the critical social justice claim that only white people can be racist, advocating for a broader understanding of racism that includes individuals from all racial backgrounds. It also critiques the perception of science as an oppressive, predominantly white male space, arguing instead for the universality of scientific principles and the diverse contributions to scientific knowledge. The discussion further explores the tension between objective reality and social constructs, emphasizing the need to differentiate established facts from subjective interpretations influenced by cultural frameworks.

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