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Re:U.S. Science Is in Chaos by teaearlgraycold on Wednesday June 17, 2026 @06:15PM (#48577706)
Less motivation for people to be racist if they have their needs met.
Re:U.S. Science Is in Chaos by quantified on Wednesday June 17, 2026 @07:03PM (#48578234)
Except their need to be racist. Sorry, it's pretty easy to be any kind of bigot with all your needs met.
Re:U.S. Science Is in Chaos by teaearlgraycold on Wednesday June 17, 2026 @08:46PM (#48579095)
Yeah there are plenty of rich racists. But I think the racism party would take a haircut if people didn't feel screwed over.
Re:U.S. Science Is in Chaos by x-complexity on Wednesday June 17, 2026 @10:41PM (#48580017)
> Less motivation for people to be racist if they have their needs met.

If and only if what they'll be given is not taken away by anyone under any reason.**

Loss aversion bias innately exists within us for a reason: How can anyone live if someone else seeks to take what they have away?

Re:U.S. Science Is in Chaos by david422 on Wednesday June 17, 2026 @11:24PM (#48580381)
I think this is true. When needs aren't met, they are more likely to follow a cult leader.
Re:U.S. Science Is in Chaos by bratbag on Thursday June 18, 2026 @04:34AM (#48582517)
Their needs are met.

They are turning to racism because of their wants and fears.