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Craniology and the Inappropriate Beliefs about Intelligence and Immigrants
38:05 - 40:31 (02:26)
The belief that the size of one's head correlates to their level of intelligence has been used throughout history to justify discrimination towards marginalized groups, including slaves and poor immigrants.
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The hosts discuss the racist history behind the study of the pineal gland and how pseudoscience is still being used today to uphold racist beliefs.
38:05 - 38:31 (00:26)
Racism
Summary
The hosts discuss the racist history behind the study of the pineal gland and how pseudoscience is still being used today to uphold racist beliefs.
ChapterCraniology and the Inappropriate Beliefs about Intelligence and Immigrants
EpisodeEp 353 - Nap Time
PodcastMatt and Shane's Secret Podcast
The eugenicists believed that the bigger the head, the smarter the person.
38:31 - 39:43 (01:11)
Eugenics
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The eugenicists believed that the bigger the head, the smarter the person. They used this flawed belief to try and segregate and control poor white immigrants who they labeled as "feeble."
ChapterCraniology and the Inappropriate Beliefs about Intelligence and Immigrants
EpisodeEp 353 - Nap Time
PodcastMatt and Shane's Secret Podcast
The guest describes his recent wild experience at Dave Chappelle's Comedian's Ball, where Chappelle gets drunk and gives speeches while everyone dances around him.
39:49 - 40:31 (00:42)
Dave Chappelle, Comedian's Ball
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The guest describes his recent wild experience at Dave Chappelle's Comedian's Ball, where Chappelle gets drunk and gives speeches while everyone dances around him.