Make Science "Racist" Again

For too long, it has been taboo to even acknowledge ethnic differences in our biological make up. But doing so would fundamentally help address issues.

This headline inspired me:

The answer is, of course, no.

We all know that. But many feel like we shouldn't vocalise our scepticism. We must not deviate from the religion of Critical Race Theory!

But there is a very likely, actual scientific reason, why young black men are over represented in the prison system.

Hold my cider…

Human, All Too human

I may as well quote Nietzsche at this point to trigger the SJWs off.

What we're gonna do right here is, go back. Way back, back into time (to quote the opening line of RnB mega-group Blackstreet, 1996, whom I happen to love)

We are going to get under the bonnet of genetic predisposition.

Now, did you know that there was not one type of early human, but eleven?

That much like dogs, cats, horses, butterflies…well, all mammals, reptiles and avians, there are differences when it comes to the broad expanse of Homoerectus? I mean, it wouldn't make sense if every other living thing exhibited heterogeny, bar humans.

But, understandably, this has become a rather taboo subject. And one can see why.

Deviating from the ‘there's just one human race’ narrative opens the door not only for supremacy and tribalism, but eugenics, even genocide. History has taught us that it is a subject that must be handled gently - and compassionately.

But fundamentally, regarding all humans as biological equals, while it has become the norm, results in too many cavities that end up harming the very people it is purported to protect.

Apart from when the differences are something to be celebrated, of course. Then we can point at someone of a different ethnicity and identify strident advantages.

For instance, it is OK to recognise the biological aptitude of a Kalenjin Kenyan when it comes to marathons. Lean frames, elongated legs and increased lung capacity due to a high altitude upbringing mean their bodies are perfectly adapted to endurance running.

Or the fact black people from the Americas are excellent sprinters. Fast twitch muscle fibres and higher levels of the ACTN3 gene, genetically augmented in people of West African descent, combined with the slave origins of the population (where the cruel trade weighed and measured humans sold for hard labour, while the gruelling transit compacted the need for physical prowess through survival of the fittest) means that there is a greater biological suitability for explosive dynamism.

But if we are discussing what could be perceived as negative traits, suddenly we are in dangerous territory.

But normally this is exactly where we need to concentrate if we are to ever fix matters of ‘inequality’ - particularly in outcomes.

While it is OK to point out the existence of some diseases or chronic conditions by race, such as Sickle Cell Anaemia in black populations or Lactose Intolerance in East Asians, where failing to recognise the ethnic specificity of these conditions would lead to extremely detrimental health outcomes, you venture into dangerous territory when it is anything related to achievement propensity or character traits.

But is failing to identify our differences actually holding everyone back?

While we know there are specific hereditary or gene markers for certain conditions, all too often, science and society refuse to look closely at matters that ought to be addressed, and are instead considered beyond the pale.

Before I press forward, let's go back to that original species variation. Just because I find it hugely fascinating. And you will, too.

While there are currently 11 different identifiable homonid species that could all at some point have contributed to Homo Sapians, a couple in particular stand out:

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