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Control: Eugenics And The Corruption Of Science

Nov 4, 2022
Adam Rutherford, a geneticist and author of "Control: The Dark History and Troubling Present of Eugenics," dives into the chilling history of eugenics and its roots in 19th-century Britain, spurred by Darwin's theories. He explores how societal fears shaped this pseudo-science, linking it to political ideologies. The discussion highlights the dark legacy of American eugenics, including forced sterilizations and racial bias, and emphasizes the importance of understanding this flawed legacy to avoid repeating history's mistakes.
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