I've been ignorant up until now- Melanin Theory has changed me

A true gem I stumbled across the other day-

This short description from Wikipedia sums it up best:

"Believers in Melanin theory conflate these natural properties of melanin to a belief that the substance bestows upon people of color -- most especially black people -- superhuman abilities, with some contending that melanin is a superconductor. Some assert that it can absorb electromagnetic radiation, others that it can convert light and magnetic fields to sound; that it can process information without reporting to the brain; and, further, that it is the chemical basis for what is commonly called "soul".

[url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melanin_theory[/url]

I was lucky enough to find a similarly scientific Facebook group of almost 1,000 members dedicated to Melanin Theory and the Egyptian sun god Re.

Shit.. and I thought melanin just kept you from roasting like marshmallow in the harsh sunlight... and helped with vitamin D production...

Just goes to show... people are willing to believe anything if it makes them feel 'empowered.' :bored:

If by 'empowered' you mean having soul, then yes

Those are my favorite parts- the random claim of melanin being a superconductor and that is the chemical basis for what is commonly known as "soul"

Classic!

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Originally Posted by DoesntMatter [Dear Guest/Member you have to reply to see the link.click here to register]

If by 'empowered' you mean having soul, then yes

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Nah... I mean 'empowered' by having the 'better than others' complex... I mean shit... you get superhuman powers!

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Originally Posted by DoesntMatter [Dear Guest/Member you have to reply to see the link.click here to register]

superhuman abilities,
superconductor.
absorb electromagnetic radiation,
it can convert light and magnetic fields to sound
it can process information without reporting to the brain

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Who wouldn't be jumping on the bandwagon then.. :lol:

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Originally Posted by Aeradalia [Dear Guest/Member you have to reply to see the link.click here to register]

Who wouldn't be jumping on the bandwagon then.. :lol:

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It isn't a bandwagon, it is my belief system. Don't knock it