Lysenkoism
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A pseudoscientific biological theory favored in the Soviet Union that rejected genes due to Marxism's materialist nature, making Soviet biology an international laughingstock.
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Videos Mentioning Lysenkoism
Robert Proctor: Nazi Science and Ideology | Lex Fridman Podcast #268
Lex Fridman
Refers to the pseudoscientific genetic theories of Trofim Lysenko, which were supported by the Soviet state and rejected Mendelian genetics, aligning with the 'nurture' side of the debate.
A Pandemic Of Incompetence: A Conversation with Nicholas Christakis (Episode #222)
Sam Harris
A historical example of politics interfering with science, specifically Soviet biologist Trofim Lysenko's pseudoscientific theories, which were enforced by the state.
Michael Malice: Christmas Special | Lex Fridman Podcast #347
Lex Fridman
A pseudoscientific biological theory favored in the Soviet Union that rejected genes due to Marxism's materialist nature, making Soviet biology an international laughingstock.