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The History and Impact of Eugenics: Government Support for Purifying the Human Race
TLDR This podcast explores the history of eugenics and how the government played a role in supporting the movement to eliminate "deficient" individuals in order to purify the human race.
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The podcast discusses the history of eugenics and how the government supported the movement to purify the human race by eliminating "deficient" individuals.
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Eco-anxiety is a new affliction where people have chronic fears of environmental doom, such as global warming and extinction, and it can manifest as insomnia, nervousness, and depression.
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Eco-anxiety is a new affliction that can be triggered by general anxiety and is exacerbated by our consciousness of environmental issues.
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Eco-anxiety is a symptom of our increasing disconnection from the planet and can be alleviated by reconnecting with nature.
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Eco-anxiety is a valid concern and should not be belittled, as it is a form of anxiety.
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Eco-anxiety can be a productive form of anxiety that motivates individuals to take action, but it is largely driven by media scare tactics and marketing strategies.
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Eco-anxiety can be further explored by typing in "how eco-anxiety works" into the search bar on howstuffworks.com.
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