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?
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Someone Else 2012/03/10 02:09:17
Seems like you're the angry one lol, not the 'Black Race'.
My selection for the most XENOPHOBIC HYPOCRITES would be the Jews (of which I'm one-eighth). Don't believe me? Read the Bible. Some FIGMENT OF THE IMAGINATION (no tangible evidence) being 'told' then that it was their RIGHT to invade somebody else's land (they abandonned it, due to famine, to got to Egypt BTW, so I say: "Finder's Keeper's". Read the text; it says to smash their totems (idols), KILL all the men, male children, the women who have 'known' men & RAPE the virgins to become baby factories for more Jews. Is this not GENOCIDE? I deem the Holocaust to be KARMIC RETRIBUTION. Consult Judges on how COMPLACENT they've (& the Rest of Humanity) become very prone when they're no adversity.
When we do 'notice' a problem, two things (black & white thinking, dangerous) occur. If it's Minor, it'll be worked into a serious one (costing $$$) before it's resolved, or conversely, if it's Major, people will put it off (DENIAL) until it it's almost too late.
We're inherently AMODERATE.
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My selection for the most XENOPHOBIC HYPOCRITES would be the Jews (of which I'm one-eighth). Don't believe me? Read the Bible. Some FIGMENT OF THE IMAGINATION (no tangible evidence) being 'told' then that it was their RIGHT to invade somebody else's land (they abandonned it, due to famine, to got to Egypt BTW, so I say: "Finder's Keeper's". Read the text; it says to smash their totems (idols), KILL all the men, male children, the women who have 'known' men & RAPE the virgins to become baby factories for more Jews. Is this not GENOCIDE? I deem the Holocaust to be KARMIC RETRIBUTION. Consult Judges on how COMPLACENT they've (& the Rest of Humanity) become very prone when they're no adversity.
When we do 'notice' a problem, two things (black & white thinking, dangerous) occur. If it's Minor, it'll be worked into a serious one (costing $$$) before it's resolved, or conversely, if it's Major, people will put it off (DENIAL) until it it's almost too late.
We're inherently AMODERATE.
When ther's no TIME to THINK, do SOMETHING, but if there is (usually), please do some careful (get as many involved, no esoteric cliques [aristocracies] please) planning and there should be (generally) less wear & tear on everything (Man & Nature) involved.
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msc
Copyright ©2008 Marvin Cohn
Drano.
But these are permanent solutions to a temporary condition.
I think racism is a biological throw back to the days of tribes and small groups.
Outsiders were a threat to supplies of food and women and this got put into our instincts.
The situation of racism can be cured by spending time with people you may initially be biased against. Once the individual can see that the other person is just a human the delusion will often ease away.
Skin color is the most basic difference (or one could say that most basic common bond) that different races of humans have. The majority of people will always lean toward their own...
As sad as it is....the world is FULL of ignorant sheep who can't think for themselves---so even though we can pray for it--- many people are just to stupid to step aside from their basic "natural instinct" and use their brain to judge people based on the content of their character. ....pill or no pill.
I disagree that its a learned behavior anyway-----except in those extreme circumstances---like you spoke of with the kkk etc.
like you said (which i totally agree with)----its basic human nature to find a common bond... and skin color is the most basic common bond that a people can have...
Granted.... you have to still be a cave man who cant use his brain if you cant realize that we are not animals----and that humans are all different so everyone needs to be judged by their character---not their color.... but then again there are a lot of brainless droolers out there...
If it's not a learned behavior, then are you saying that there is biological component to racism? That makes even less sense. Racism certainly is learned. People say the meanest things about each other (some of those things are racist, some not) behind closed doors, in front of family members. Children are sponges. Even if the comments are not extreme racism, you can still "teach" it in your home.
I will agree that "HATE" is learned ----however, you can think im wrong but the basis of racism is biological because everything in nature tends to gravitate toward the most basic differences that divide us... like I said, a common bond... which for humans, at the most basic level, would be skin color.....
The thing is HUMANS are supposed to be better than that----because we are evolved and not just animals.... but I suppose that's why it is so easy to teach "HATE" because its based on a natural/biological foundation.
"Psychologists have always known many of our prejudices operate automatically, without us even being aware of them."
Check out this article from the UK on a study----
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sc...
I've actually had ignorant folks hear me talk and say that im racist because I am proud of being a European American. --Meaning I am proud of my heritage....but what they dont realize is that I also appreciate African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans etc. who are proud of their roots and heritage.
I feel that much of what the government propagates about racism not only causes more trouble, but it robs people of who they are and the knowledge of where they came from---It slowly but surely dissolves our traditions and its done ad nauseum... They are just trying to make us all think we are a soup instead of wonderful individuals---- I dont like how they want to turn us into a massive collective of sheeple...
That's why I said "hate" is taught (maybe I just have an issue with the word "racism") and honestly, the older/more educated I get the more I become annoyed by anyone who hates, especially based on something like race....I love what MLK Jr said about hoping his children could grow up in a world that judges people by the content of their character and not the color of their skin...
There are good people everywhere, as well as bad people of all colors--I dont see why some people cant see it that way...
I didn't mean keeping "traditions" like keeping the language or refusing to assimilate at all (like in many places like S.Florida where they even have road signs in Spanish or in California where they want schools to teach in Spanish) I am a 5th generation German American- I dont speak German, nor did my dad, or his dad... but that doesn't mean that I cant be proud of my German ancestry- what they are doing is attempting to shove all the other cultures down our throats to the point that many people forget their own.... I see black history month, women's history month, Hispanic heritage month, American Indian heritage month... not to mention Black Entertainment Television, Azteca America ( a little different because its Mexican owned I think) but obviously you get my point..... There would be outrage to a white history month or an all-white tv station that only hires whites and only broadcasts all...
I didn't mean keeping "traditions" like keeping the language or refusing to assimilate at all (like in many places like S.Florida where they even have road signs in Spanish or in California where they want schools to teach in Spanish) I am a 5th generation German American- I dont speak German, nor did my dad, or his dad... but that doesn't mean that I cant be proud of my German ancestry- what they are doing is attempting to shove all the other cultures down our throats to the point that many people forget their own.... I see black history month, women's history month, Hispanic heritage month, American Indian heritage month... not to mention Black Entertainment Television, Azteca America ( a little different because its Mexican owned I think) but obviously you get my point..... There would be outrage to a white history month or an all-white tv station that only hires whites and only broadcasts all white shows... I just think that they are handling things all wrong and cause more problems than they solve (like most things governments do).
the kicker is.... why is it---that in my kids public school they get taught that the capital of Peru is Lima before even being taught the that capital of the U.S.A. is Washington,DC??? (no lie) ...its one of those things that make you go hmmmmmmm.
I suppose they are simply preparing the sheep for globalization but it still pisses me off... not enough to hate other cultures or people (im better than that) but its enough to make me dislike the federal government for seizing control of our education system and having the FCC making skewed rules for TV.
You are kidding about Lima! My son is in private school and I work very hard to keep him there for the reasons you state. This is just another nugget to add to my list of justifications for spending the extra money. I went to public schools but they have only gotten worse. They scare me.
Its kind of on the same lines of how our government has our military men and women risking their lives out there fighting for other countries to be saved all while our own is falling to pieces here...
sad stuff... have a good one.