Some things I& #39;ve learned in the past few days:

1. A lot of people seem to be attached to the idea that black people have genetically evolved to be intellectually inferior (which is literally racism).

2. A lot of people seem to think that, when you argue against the position that there are genetic causes for a difference in IQ *between races*, you are saying that genes have zero influence on IQ in *individuals*. (But that& #39;s not the same thing and nobody is saying that!)

3. A lot of people seem to think that the most "scientific" position is to say there& #39;s a genetic factor, despite the lack of evidence, and that to point out the lack of evidence is "unscientific". I.e. that their (genetic) position is neutral and any alternative is political.

I& #39;m trying to remain positive, but based on the numbers of people who think like this, I do wonder how we will be able to bring about the necessary changes to reduce racism.

Mostly though, I& #39;m feeling grateful for everyone who is out there working on improving this situation.