Propranolol and Racism

[Steam Engine]

http://washington.cbslocal.com/2012/03/13/study-finds-heart-disease-drug-combats-racism/

 

[ffemt8978]

Thirty-six white people were used in the study, with half getting propranolol and the other half getting a placebo. Researchers then used a feeling thermometer to rate how “warm” they felt toward different groups.

I wouldn't consider that a valid study.

 

[STXmedic]

 

[m0nster986]

Well... that was interesting...

 

[Martyn]

I wouldn't consider that a valid study.

Agreed, racism flows both ways, just as an aside children are not inherently racist. Put a group of toddlers of different races together and watch them play. Racism comes from peers, environment and other outside pressure.

 

[mycrofft]

The article is bunkum. Propanolol may chemically suppress the measurements observed by the researchers but it doesn't suppress social friction and competition. This belongs in the media section.

 

[MedicBrew]

Agreed, racism flows both ways, just as an aside children are not inherently racist. Put a group of toddlers of different races together and watch them play. Racism comes from peers, environment and other outside pressure.

Exactly!!

The article is bunkum. Propanolol may chemically suppress the measurements observed by the researchers but it doesn't suppress social friction and competition. This belongs in the media section.

Why would you even publish a study like this? Super market tabloid garbage!! Completely subjective.

Where can one obtain a “Feeling Thermometer” anyway? I might need one for my jump bag!!