Reminder: this is a thought experiment.

THINK!

TRIGGER WARNING: This blog involves direct and honest discussion of race and the ideas espoused by various racial segregationists. The only way to give truth room to breathe is to hear out all arguments and then weigh them. The approach of this article is to review a thousand year ‘voluntary’ selective breeding program against free mixing of genetics in the same species. No emotional or ethical considerations are taken.

So racial separatism seems to be the underlying current in an awful lot of political views these days. Serious ethnic/race based division besides all of the other ways we separate ourselves.

It is a way more common view than a lot of people think.

If you ask people either of your own race, or in a trusted friend group about another race; everyone knows at least a couple of people who straight up thinks races shouldn’t mix. And that’s not even including hateful people. Some of them are kind, loving people who just think that their specific lineage is something that should be maintained. This is every racial group. The more different people I have had confirm this, the more shocked I became.

So I decided to see if I could find a way to measure the long term outcome of this kind of thinking.

It turns out, that history provides a very good one. So I worked with BroBot to put together the thought experiment.

Here is the outcome.

In discussions about how society should be structured, some people argue that groups of humans should remain separate and distinct. Their idea is that keeping groups apart will preserve their unique physical or cultural traits. On the other hand, many argue that mixing, intermingling, and pluralism—people of different backgrounds coming together—is healthier for humanity overall. To analyze these viewpoints, we need to step back from emotional arguments and look at clear, measurable evidence.

A Pragmatic Test Case

To find a well-documented historical example, we can examine the northern European royal families. These families originally rose to prominence as conquerors, warriors, and leaders who proved themselves through strength, intelligence, and leadership. They emerged as the best and brightest among their peers, winning wars, conquering territories, and establishing powerful dynasties. Over centuries, these royal families intentionally kept themselves genetically isolated to preserve their physical, cultural, or symbolic characteristics. Their goal was often to keep their power, wealth, and distinctiveness intact. This provides a useful and well-documented example of genetic and cultural isolation. We can then compare them against the general population, which historically mingled and mixed freely based on mutual attraction, opportunity, and proximity.

Comparing the Outcomes: Royal Families vs. the General Population

The royal families of northern Europe are excellent historical examples because their family trees have been carefully documented for over a thousand years. Their physical and mental attributes can be clearly assessed against those of the general population.

We can approach this by examining achievements across different categories that measure human excellence objectively:

• Physical Accomplishments:
  • Winners of international Strongman competitions (World’s Strongest Man, national weightlifting records).
  • Olympians and top professional athletes.
• Mental and Intellectual Accomplishments:
  • Nobel Prize winners (Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Economics, Literature).
  • Fields Medal recipients (highest honors in mathematics).
  • Major inventors and innovators recognized globally.
• Creative and Heroic Accomplishments:
  • Great artists, composers, authors.
  • Recipients of major awards in entertainment and humanitarian contributions.
• Leadership and Social Impact:
  • Leaders recognized globally for significant positive social impact, beyond wealth or hereditary status.

By examining these lists, something becomes clear quickly: despite their advantage in wealth, education, power, and opportunity, the royal families show very few exceptional individual accomplishments compared to the general population. Historically, these families often suffered physical and mental health issues (such as hemophilia or reduced fertility) due to their tendency to marry only within small, genetically similar groups.

In contrast, the general population—far more diverse and genetically varied—consistently produced extraordinary people who excelled physically, intellectually, and creatively. The greater variety of genetic traits and backgrounds in the general population allowed for healthier, stronger, and more innovative individuals to emerge, flourish, and positively influence society.

Conclusion: Diversity is a Strength

This practical and historically validated approach strongly indicates that genetic and cultural diversity leads to healthier, stronger, and more innovative individuals and societies. Genetic isolation, no matter how well-intentioned, tends to limit human potential and health over generations. And let’s be honest—nobody wants their grandchild to inherit the infamous Habsburg jaw. So let’s do the smart thing and move past the ridiculous idea that people shouldn’t mix or that there is any meaningful value in preserving any singular trait. If there’s ever been a case for “survival of the fittest,” genetics clearly shows that diversity and mixing lead to the strongest, smartest, and healthiest outcomes for humanity. To thrive, humans must collaborate, integrate, and share their diverse strengths, creating a unified community that lifts everyone higher.

I don’t have any delusions that this alone is going to change anyone’s mind. I do hope it at least causes a little thought.