Erik Peterson

Erik Peterson, an expert on the history of eugenics and Associate Professor at the University of Alabama, discusses the dark legacy of this controversial idea. He traces eugenics roots from Sir Francis Galton to its chilling uses in Nazi ideology and American racism. The conversation explores how eugenics manipulated scientific theories to justify societal inequities and its persistent relevance today in the context of biotechnology. Peterson emphasizes the need for education and open dialogue to understand and combat these dangerous ideas in modern society.