eugenics is the idea that humans are like livestock, in that there are some humans that are superior to others. It's a total thucking nonsense and as a scientific endeavor, it's just complete trash. There were many, many state apparatuses focused on forced sterilization of people of color, of immigrants, of artistic people, of people with developmental disabilities or sex workers. This is actually where we get the term moron. If someone was declared legally to be a moron, they would be forcibly sterilized.
The BMI is EVERYWHERE. But is it scientific or scientif-ish? While many Americans think of the body mass index as an objective measure of health, its history reveals a more complicated story. This week, Mike and Aubrey tackle the first in a two-part series about the BMI and the “Obesity Epidemic.” Along the way they visit 18th century Belgium, learn a gross new acronym and dissect Dracula's facial features.
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