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Understanding the Roots of Racial Classification
Racial classifications based on geographic origin rather than skin color were originally proposed by early scientists. These classifications erroneously sparked debates over the intellectual capabilities of different ethnicities, leading to specious claims of superiority among races. Scientific evaluations revealed that all ethnicities possess similar intellectual capacities, challenging the foundations of racism and white supremacy. Historical figures like Thomas Malthus and Charles Darwin are intertwined in this narrative, as both were influenced by ideas promoting white supremacy. Malthus's theories on finite resources initiated harmful depopulation ideologies, while both he and Darwin married within close family ties, hinting at a concern for maintaining perceived racial purity. This collective history illustrates how white supremacy was not an accidental cultural evolution but a deliberately constructed ideology with deep roots within influential families and scientific discourse.