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Ukrainian geneticist's take on nationhood draws wide agreement
Original: Very well said by Ukrainian population geneticist Taras Oleksyk: "A nation is not a biological category. It is a communi
Ukrainian population geneticist Taras Oleksyk is being widely shared after stating that "a nation is not a biological category," but rather "a community of people who choose to share a political future, build institutions, preserve their culture, and take responsibility for their country together." Readers are praising the framing as a clear rebuttal to ethnic or racial definitions of national identity, particularly in the context of debates around Ukraine.
Why now: The statement resonates amid ongoing debates linking genetics, ethnicity and national identity, especially around Ukraine.
Evidence
- Very well said by Ukrainian population geneticist Taras Oleksyk: "A nation is not a biological category. It is a community of people who choose to share a political future, build institutions, preserve their culture, and take responsibility for their country together.… · HansZauner@ecoevo.social · 20
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