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Re:National Academies: We can’t define “race,” so stop using... by matt-attack on Thursday March 16, 2023 @03:42PM (#35187275)
I feel like I’m being gas lighted by these explanations that race doesn’t exist. A five year old can plainly see race but grownups must pretend it doesn’t exist? It’s a bit Orwellian (a bit like 2+2=5)
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Re:National Academies: We can’t define “race,” so stop using... by krapp on Thursday March 16, 2023 @05:26PM (#35188911)
You're not being gaslighted, rather you're being made aware that a five year old's naive and immature view of reality is insufficiently grounded in knowledge or nuance to be useful as a basis for adult discussions.

I'm guessing you're older than five, so you probably should adjust to the shock and make an attempt to advance your understanding of the world beyond the level of a child who can't even tie their shoes.

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Re:National Academies: We can’t define “race,” so stop using... by 4dayworkweek4u on Thursday March 16, 2023 @09:53PM (#35191850)
Correct. Evolution only effects the skin layer.
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