Alexandre Morin-Chassé, Ph.D.
@morin-chasse.bsky.social
Independent researcher, studying the links between political science and public understanding of science. #politicalpsychology #far-right #geneticessentialism. From Canada
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How and for whom can genetics education reduce beliefs in genetic essentialism? pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41267401/
"We also find that the 3 intervention curricula are highly effective across sociodemographic group characteristics [...] we offer evidence-based strategies for curriculum development"
"We also find that the 3 intervention curricula are highly effective across sociodemographic group characteristics [...] we offer evidence-based strategies for curriculum development"
November 24, 2025 at 2:57 PM
How and for whom can genetics education reduce beliefs in genetic essentialism? pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41267401/
"We also find that the 3 intervention curricula are highly effective across sociodemographic group characteristics [...] we offer evidence-based strategies for curriculum development"
"We also find that the 3 intervention curricula are highly effective across sociodemographic group characteristics [...] we offer evidence-based strategies for curriculum development"
"Dozens of politicians from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party will travel to Washington in December at the invitation of a group of House Republicans, said U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna."
www.politico.eu/article/larg...
www.politico.eu/article/larg...
Large far-right German delegation to visit Washington, Trump ally says
The invitation to the capital comes as Alternative for Germany politicians seek to build closer ties to the U.S. government.
www.politico.eu
November 15, 2025 at 12:12 PM
"Dozens of politicians from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party will travel to Washington in December at the invitation of a group of House Republicans, said U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna."
www.politico.eu/article/larg...
www.politico.eu/article/larg...
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In 2018, Eric Turkheimer took a bet with Charles Murray, who said that by 2025, the genetics of intelligence would be basically understood. Turkheimer knew otherwise. “I am here to declare that I was more right,” Turkheimer writes.
Your Genes Are Simply Not Enough to Explain How Smart You Are
Seven years ago, I took a bet with Charles Murray about whether we’d basically understand the genetics of intelligence by now.
bit.ly
October 13, 2025 at 10:45 PM
In 2018, Eric Turkheimer took a bet with Charles Murray, who said that by 2025, the genetics of intelligence would be basically understood. Turkheimer knew otherwise. “I am here to declare that I was more right,” Turkheimer writes.
An excellent post by an insider's critique of applied behavioral genetics.
open.substack.com/pub/ericturk...
open.substack.com/pub/ericturk...
The New Eugenics Companies
Oops, I meant to say generational health and embryo selection
open.substack.com
August 31, 2025 at 7:18 PM
An excellent post by an insider's critique of applied behavioral genetics.
open.substack.com/pub/ericturk...
open.substack.com/pub/ericturk...
I wonder if this piece was written using AI. While the description of my study is engaging, the story quotes me for something I never wrote or said. I brought the matter to to author's attention but got no reply.
Still, I'm glad my work got some exposure.
www.sciencenewstoday.org/dangerous-dn...
Still, I'm glad my work got some exposure.
www.sciencenewstoday.org/dangerous-dn...
Dangerous DNA Myths? New Study Connects Far-Right Support to Genetic Determinism
In the ever-complex world of politics, ideologies are often driven by deep-seated beliefs that go beyond policy and campaign slogans.…
www.sciencenewstoday.org
August 12, 2025 at 12:37 AM
I wonder if this piece was written using AI. While the description of my study is engaging, the story quotes me for something I never wrote or said. I brought the matter to to author's attention but got no reply.
Still, I'm glad my work got some exposure.
www.sciencenewstoday.org/dangerous-dn...
Still, I'm glad my work got some exposure.
www.sciencenewstoday.org/dangerous-dn...
Reposted by Alexandre Morin-Chassé, Ph.D.
Our letter @philippbroniecki.bsky.social on what unites the right in the European Parliament is out in @eupthejournal.bsky.social , journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
What unites the right in the European Parliament? - Philipp Broniecki, Bjørn Høyland, 2025
This letter analyzes coalition patterns among right-wing groups in the European Parliament, exploring the conditions that lead these groups to unite on policy. ...
journals.sagepub.com
June 29, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Our letter @philippbroniecki.bsky.social on what unites the right in the European Parliament is out in @eupthejournal.bsky.social , journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Reposted by Alexandre Morin-Chassé, Ph.D.
📢 New research by Alexandre Morin-Chassé reveals that supporters of far-right parties in Scandinavia are more likely to believe genetics play a significant role in social outcomes compared to other party supporters. Read more about the findings on our blog RightNow! www.sv.uio.no/c-rex/englis...
It's the Genes, Stupid! The Views of Far-Right Supporters on Genetics and Social Outcomes
- C-REX - Center for Research on Extremism
Is intelligence determined by genetic predisposition? What about gender identity, musical skills, violence, or political orientation? New research finds that supporters of far-right parties in Norway ...
www.sv.uio.no
May 14, 2025 at 7:34 AM
📢 New research by Alexandre Morin-Chassé reveals that supporters of far-right parties in Scandinavia are more likely to believe genetics play a significant role in social outcomes compared to other party supporters. Read more about the findings on our blog RightNow! www.sv.uio.no/c-rex/englis...
Reposted by Alexandre Morin-Chassé, Ph.D.
Genetic essentialism more common among supporters of radical right-wing parties
Genetic essentialism more common among supporters of radical right-wing parties
A new study finds that people who support far-right populist parties in Sweden and Norway are more likely to believe that genes determine social traits, raising concerns about the political implications of genetic essentialism and its links to discrimination.
www.psypost.org
May 21, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Genetic essentialism more common among supporters of radical right-wing parties