“At the moment, it is probable that the indirect effect of civilisation is dysgenic instead eugenic; and in any case it seems likely that the dead weight of genetic stupidity, physical weakness, mental instability, and disease-proneness, which already exist in the human species, will prof too great a burden for real progress to be achieved. Even though it is quite true that any radical eugenic policy will be for many years politically and psychologically impossible, it will be important for UNESCO to see that the eugenic problem is examined with the greatest care, and that the public mind is informed of the issues at stake so that much that now is unthinkable may at least become thinkable. (Seite 21)”
Julian Huxley
Julian Huxley was a British biologist, scientist, and the first director-general of UNESCO, known for his contributions to evolutionary biology and his role in promoting scientific research.
Julian Huxley emphasizes the importance of careful scientific scrutiny and open discussion even on controversial topics – only then can societal progress be possible.
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Julian Huxley Quotes: Radical Eugenic Policy – Why UNESCO Must Promote Awareness
Julian Huxley calls on UNESCO to carefully and openly discuss the eugenic issue to enable societal progress.
Julian Huxley (1887–1975) was a prominent British evolutionary biologist, eugenic scientist, and humanist advocate. He served as the first director-general of UNESCO and promoted international scientific collaboration, education, and culture. Huxley played an important role in popularizing the modern synthesis of evolutionary theory and was a pioneering thinker in ethics and science discourse during the 20th century.
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