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Josh Kurutz @jkurutz.bsky.social

Soviet agronomist Trofim Lysenko killed millions through famine with his whackadoodle theories because he was politically favored. In his honor, politically-driven science is called “Lysenkoism”. RFK Jr is even LESS qualified than Lysenko. Expect similar results. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lysenko...

aug 30, 2025, 8:09 am • 3 0

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Josh Kurutz @jkurutz.bsky.social

Ok, technically Lysenkoism is specific to agricultural breeding practices based on false notions, but in common parlance it has become shorthand for science driven by political support instead of facts and data. It still kills through misinformation.

aug 30, 2025, 8:16 am • 1 0 • view