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5 5  {{expandable summary="We will all become one uniform Mixed Race"}}
6 -# Myth 1: "We will all blend into one race of mixed-race individuals."
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8 8  Claim: Over time, humanity will homogenize into one race of mixed-race individuals due to globalization and intermixing.
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10 10  Rebuttal:
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13 13  Historical evidence shows that distinct ethnic groups have maintained separate identities for millennia despite some intermixing.
14 14  High birth rates among certain populations mean some ethnic groups will likely persist as dominant demographics in specific regions.
15 15  Explanation: The idea that humanity will blend into one homogenous race oversimplifies the reality of demographic trends. Different populations have maintained their distinct identities for centuries, even under conditions of migration and intermixing. For example, despite centuries of migration into Europe, distinct ethnicities like the Basques or Sami people still exist. Additionally, demographic trends show that fertility rates vary significantly across groups, meaning some populations grow faster than others. For instance, many African and Middle Eastern countries have much higher birth rates than Europe or East Asia, making a global "blending" implausible. Societies naturally form cultural and ethnic distinctions, even when migration occurs
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15 +[[See also: White Genocide for statistics on this>>doc:Main Categories.Race.White Genocide.WebHome]]
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18 18  {{expandable summary="There is no discrimination against White people"}}
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33 33  ## Relevant Studies##
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35 -* [[Thirty Years of Research on Race Differences in Cognitive Ability|attach:Main.Studies.Rushton-Jensen30years\.pdf@Rushton-Jensen30years.pdf]]
36 -[[Study PDF|attach:Main.Studies.Rushton-Jensen30years\.pdf@Rushton-Jensen30years.pdf]]
35 +* [[Rushton2005>>attach:Main Categories.Science & Research.Research at a Glance.Studies\: IQ.WebHome@rushton2005 OCR.pdf]]
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38 38  **Rebuttal:**
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41 41  * The Flynn Effect demonstrates rising IQs over time due to environmental improvements, but it does not negate underlying genetic differences.
42 42  * Studies consistently show both genetic and environmental contributions to IQ, and ignoring one oversimplifies the issue.
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44 -**Explanation:** While environmental factors such as better nutrition and education do affect IQ, they don’t fully explain group differences. For instance, the Flynn Effect shows that average IQs have risen globally due to environmental improvements, but group differences remain consistent. Genetics play a significant role alongside the environment. Studies on twins, for example, demonstrate that IQ is highly heritable. Ignoring this fact in favor of a purely environmental explanation is intellectually dishonest. It’s not about dismissing environmental factors but about acknowledging the complex interplay of genetics and environment in shaping intelligence.- Study
43 +**Explanation:** While environmental factors such as better nutrition and education do affect IQ, they don’t fully explain group differences. For instance, the Flynn Effect shows that average IQs have risen globally due to environmental improvements, but group differences remain consistent. Genetics play a significant role alongside the environment. Studies on twins, for example, demonstrate that IQ is highly heritable. Ignoring this fact in favor of a purely environmental explanation is intellectually dishonest. It’s not about dismissing environmental factors but about acknowledging the complex interplay of genetics and environment in shaping intelligence.
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48 -# Myth 5: "We’re all equally 'centered' on the map."
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50 -**Claim:** Maps are arbitrary, with no true center, and that concepts like "the West" are socially constructed.
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52 -**Rebuttal:**
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54 -* Maps are tools reflecting cultural and historical perspectives. While arbitrary in design, they reflect real-world geopolitical and historical contexts.
55 -* Western civilization, as a concept, emerged from shared historical, cultural, and geographic ties among European nations, not purely from arbitrary map placement.
56 -* The idea of a "center" in geography often reflects dominance in culture or power rather than physical location.
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58 -**Explanation:** While maps are technically arbitrary in their design, they reflect historical realities. I pointed out that the concept of "the West" isn’t about physical geography but shared cultural, historical, and ethnic ties among European nations. For instance, Europe appears at the center of many maps because European empires dominated global politics and trade for centuries. The geographic "center" reflects historical dominance, not an inherent truth. This is why maps vary based on cultural perspective—what’s arbitrary in design is grounded in historical reality.
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61 61  {{expandable summary="Culture is what matters not race"}}