
Can a Pill Cure Racism?
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2012/03/09 20:23:03
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In the past, scientists have suggested a link between high blood pressure and racist thoughts or tendencies, especially in cases where the person expressing racist thoughts is typically not racist. Now research from Oxford University is showing that Propranolol, a pill that helps lower blood pressure, might directly affect negative attitudes toward race.
Study author Sylvia Terbeck wrote, "Implicit racial bias can occur even in people with a sincere belief in equality. Given the key role that such implicit attitudes appear to play in discrimination against other ethnic groups, and the widespread use of Propranolol for medical purposes, our findings are also of considerable ethical interest." Of course, this doesn't mean the pill would necessarily be used to combat racism, but rather that it might have the interesting side affect of diminishing racism in those who already take it. Do you think the Propranolol pill can alleviate racist thoughts?

Study author Sylvia Terbeck wrote, "Implicit racial bias can occur even in people with a sincere belief in equality. Given the key role that such implicit attitudes appear to play in discrimination against other ethnic groups, and the widespread use of Propranolol for medical purposes, our findings are also of considerable ethical interest." Of course, this doesn't mean the pill would necessarily be used to combat racism, but rather that it might have the interesting side affect of diminishing racism in those who already take it. Do you think the Propranolol pill can alleviate racist thoughts?

Top Opinion
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Someone Else 2012/03/10 02:09:17






















Maybe it's because I grew up in an international school, but racism seems bizarre and disgusting to me, but it's still the person's own responsibility for what they do.
A pill can make me feel less depressed, but if I stop taking it, the depression will come back.
Same with racism, IMO.
NO.
Once parents stop teaching it to their children racism will end.
If anything I am the manifest destiny of the future of the HUMAN RACE. I am the physical manifestation harolding the death of the caveman, Neanderthal mentality, that we must remain separate and isolated in order to survive.