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X @Nick Szabo
Nick Szabo· 2025-10-20 00:53
RT Landeur 🏴 (@BritishLandeur)If the thing which is causing them to be both evolutionists and (or therefore) not reproduce is their higher IQ, then that's pretty problematic.It's basically accidental reverse eugenics, which doesn't bode well for the future. I do think that this is reality.It's not just from a religious/irreligious stance, but I also believe that more intelligent people are generally reproducing less. At the elite level, they're in education till they're almost 30 doing a PhD. OftenPeo ...
‘Wake up. This is where fascism lives’: Resigned vaccine chief on Trump’s ousting of CDC director
MSNBC· 2025-08-30 16:30
CDC Leadership & Scientific Integrity - Former CDC vaccine chief resigned due to concerns that the CDC's vaccine policy committee is compromised, with ideology tainting science [3][4] - The absence of scientific leadership within the CDC raises concerns about the agency's ability to effectively protect public health [4] - Experts express concern that HHS leadership is not listening to scientific experts, potentially leading to policy decisions not based on science [7][8] Vaccine Misinformation & Public Trust - Concerns are raised about the spread of misinformation linking vaccines to autism, potentially impacting vaccination rates and public trust in public health institutions [14][16] - The spread of vaccine skepticism could lead to a loss of measles eradication status and a decline in the US's global public health leadership [20][21] - The American Academy of Pediatrics is providing its own recommendations for COVID vaccines, signaling a lack of trust in the CDC [24] Public Health Infrastructure & Response - Cuts to Medicaid, totaling $1 trillion, will impact access to healthcare and the ability of frontline healthcare workers to respond to public health needs [26] - Concerns are raised that the current rhetoric echoes eugenics, particularly regarding statements about "superior genetics" and survival of the fittest [31]
X @Bloomberg
Bloomberg· 2025-08-22 12:15
Ethical Concerns - Eugenics faces a heightened risk of misuse compared to a century ago [1]
American Eagle's ad with Sydney Sweeney sparks accusations of 'eugenics'
NBC News· 2025-07-29 22:00
Controversy & Public Reaction - American Eagle's ad campaign featuring Sydney Sweeney is accused of promoting eugenics due to the suggestion that jeans determine traits like hair and eye color [1][2] - The campaign faced backlash online, with accusations of Nazi propaganda and white supremacy due to Sweeney's blonde hair and blue eyes [2] - Some view the backlash as an overreaction and an example of wokeness [3] Company Response - Representatives for Sweeney declined to comment, and American Eagle did not respond to requests for comment [3] Cultural Context - The controversy reflects a broader cultural rift marked by trends like the old money aesthetic, the end of the body positivity movement, and the rise of tradife lifestyles [4] Diversity & Inclusion - The incident highlights the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (D, E, and I) in corporations to avoid homogeneous perspectives [2]