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Geneticist Talks Race Science Myths, Richard Dawkins and 23andMe. Ash Meets Dr Adam Rutherford

A lot of racism in the 20th century was based on the debunked pseudo-science of eugenics. So why is it still believed in many aspects today? To discuss the history and resurgence of these ideas, Ash Sarkar is joined by Dr. Adam Rutherford, author of many books including Control: The Dark History and Troubling Present of Eugenics.

  • Published 30 January 2023

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