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Re:Scientists may have found a way to eliminate chromosome l... by smeej on Thursday July 24, 2025 @10:24PM (#44678853)
People in privileged or powerful positions often would.
Re:Scientists may have found a way to eliminate chromosome l... by llmthrow103 on Thursday July 24, 2025 @10:34PM (#44678919)
People have an aversion to the word "eugenics" because it's often connected to atrocity propaganda from World War II.

I'm not suggesting that every country should have genetic purity tests and policies on the level of Israel, just that we should understand that policies affect what kinds of people are more likely to be produced.

Re:Scientists may have found a way to eliminate chromosome l... by gabaix on Friday July 25, 2025 @12:30AM (#44679595)
What policies post World War II have had eugenic effects on the population?
Re:Scientists may have found a way to eliminate chromosome l... by bregma on Friday July 25, 2025 @06:37AM (#44681685)
The policy forced sterilization of indigenous people that went on from the postwar period up until the start of the 21st century is an excellent example.