I Was a Eugenicist
Sep 2, 2018 · 7 min read

When we hear someone mention eugenics today the most common image brought to mind is of Nazi Germany and the death camps. While this is indeed one of the most well known historical examples of eugenics gone horribly wrong, it is far from the only or even most recent example. The concept of eugenics has been around since at least ancient Greece where philosophers such as Plato discussed ideas such as state run programs to strengthen certain classes in his…

