The Tea with Myriam Francois

Nazi Science is Back!

Nov 7, 2025
Join historian Subhadra Das, an expert on eugenics and scientific racism, as she explores the alarming resurgence of eugenic ideas. From political figures like Trump leveraging misinformation to Sydney Sweeney's controversial ad, Das highlights how these narratives subtly permeate culture. She warns about the dangers of medical practices targeting marginalized groups, critiques economic policies as modern eugenics, and calls attention to the role of tech in perpetuating elitist narratives around 'genetic perfection.' Resistance begins with awareness!
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INSIGHT

Population Arguments Mask Racial Bias

  • 'Overpopulation' and 'underpopulation' arguments often mask racial priorities: which population matters depends on who's speaking.
  • Policies framed as population concerns frequently hide racist or geopolitical aims.
ADVICE

Respond With Clear, Human Messaging

  • Combat eugenic misinformation by communicating clear, humane messages that stress shared humanity.
  • Make scientific explanations accessible and counter viral falsehoods quickly.
INSIGHT

Welfare Caps Can Be Economic Eugenics

  • Policies like the two-child benefit cap function as economic eugenics by penalizing poorer families.
  • Such measures rest on moralized judgments that stigmatize reproductive choices.
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