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Re:Can progressives be convinced that genetics matters? by dang on Tuesday September 07, 2021 @06:29AM (#28443072)
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Re:Can progressives be convinced that genetics matters? by heisenzombie on Tuesday September 07, 2021 @05:50PM (#28450393)
Oh dear, sorry I wasn't clear here.

Having read and enjoyed the linked article, I noted that roughly the second half of Chomsky's argument is that the inquiry into race and IQ is fundamentally just boring -- "of quite limited scientific interest". He's saying "sure, you could be right, but who cares?"

This contrasts with the reactions in the article of scorn such as comparing researchers to "Holocaust deniers".

It struck me that of the two; Chomsky's reaction is the more devastating.

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