RACE MIXING AND NEANDERTHALS

Written By Rebecca Sylvia

Europeans are not a pure “race”, they carry 1–4% Neanderthal DNA, proof their ancestors didn’t just mix with other humans but with a different subspecies of Homo (man).

In any case, there is no such thing as race. Skin colour, the supposed foundation of race does reflect ancestry, but only in the narrowest sense. It is a simple adaptation to sunlight, not a marker of deep genetic division. Studies show more variation within Africa than outside it: two Africans can be less alike genetically than either is to a swede and a chinaman. Race is a social construct created by colonists.

More importantly, when does ancestry stop becoming relevant? African Americans carry European DNA. Europeans themselves are stitched together from centuries of African, Asian and Middle Eastern admixture. Push the clock back far enough and every lineage converges in Africa, where humanity began.

Race is not science; it is paperwork masquerading as destiny. Humans have always mixed. The evidence is in every genome — right down to your Neanderthal inheritance. #racemixing #biracial #neanderthal #mudshark #mullatto #racism

Rebecca Sylvia

I am a Londoner with over 30 years of experience teaching psychology at A-Level, IB, and undergraduate levels. Throughout my career, I’ve taught in more than 40 establishments across the UK and internationally, including Spain, Lithuania, and Cyprus. My teaching has been consistently recognised for its high success rates, and I’ve also worked as a consultant in education, supporting institutions in delivering exceptional psychology programmes.

I’ve written various psychology materials and articles, focusing on making complex concepts accessible to students and educators. In addition to teaching, I’ve published peer-reviewed research in the field of eating disorders.

My career began after earning a degree in Psychology and a master’s in Cognitive Neuroscience. Over the years, I’ve combined my academic foundation with hands-on teaching and leadership roles, including serving as Head of Social Sciences.

Outside of my professional life, I have two children and enjoy a variety of interests, including skiing, hiking, playing backgammon, and podcasting. These pursuits keep me curious, active, and grounded—qualities I bring into my teaching and consultancy work. My personal and professional goals include inspiring curiosity about human behaviour, supporting educators, and helping students achieve their full potential.

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