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Lecture
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This lecture explores the historical development of using statistics, Darwinism, and eugenics to quantify society, measure human diversity, and discuss improving the population through evolution and heredity. It delves into key figures like Diderot, Quetelet, and Galton, highlighting the societal implications of applying mathematical and statistical methods to biological and social phenomena.