Francis Galton formulated the concept of eugenics in 1883, advocating for the procreation of individuals with desirable traits while discouraging those with undesirable traits. He constructed a racial hierarchy favoring white Europeans. Eugenics has led to tragic outcomes, such as genocides and forced sterilizations, and evolved into soft eugenicsânon-coercive methods including environmental and educational interventions. Robert F Kennedy Jr.'s narrative on health reflects a reliance on personal responsibility, neglecting broader social determinants that impact health outcomes, thus revealing the complexities of modern health discussions regarding eugenics and public health.
Kennedy's myopic emphasis on personal responsibility as the main driver of health means he's at best indifferent, and at worst welcoming, of the idea that those that don't heed his counsel might die.
Galton encouraged people with desirable traits to procreate while discouraging or preventing those with undesirable traits from doing the same.
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