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The science of terrible men

22 mins | Mar 12, 2021
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Can someone's brilliance ever outweigh their personal wrongdoings? The basis of Kathryn Paige Harden’s work on social genetics is built on the research of a Nazi sympathiser. In this insightful reflection of her field of study's racist history, she explores the complications and importance of reclaiming the valuable yet problematic findings of extremely controversial figures.

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