The Human Biodiversity Institute is a conservative-run eugenics thinktank headed by Steve Sailer. According to Sailer, "The Human Biodiversity Institute promotes the study of biological differences among humans and their impact on society. Major areas of interest include race, sex, and sexual orientation."

According to Sailer, The Human Biodiversity Institute was founded in 1999. He claims "501(c)3 tax-exempt status as an educational and scientific not-for-profit organization is being applied for... The Institute sponsors the strikingly successful Human Biodiversity email discussion group, which consists of a small (limited to 100 members), elite, and eclectic mix of experts from across the scientific, intellectual, and political spectrums who civilly discuss the implications of human biodiversity (i.e., differences in race, sex, sexual orientation, etc.).

During an investigation into J. Michael Bailey, a eugenicist and former Chair of the Psychology Department at of Northwestern Univeristy, a pattern emerged where almost every positive review of his 2003 book The Man Who Would Be Queen was a member of this group.

Connection to Bailey-Blanchard-Lawrence

Sailer's Roster of Human Biodiversity Discussion Group links many of the usual suspects back to before Bailey had published his materials online. Among members who specifically praised Bailey's book in the media:

• Ray Blanchard (online)
• Chris Brand (online)
• David Buss (blurb)
• John Derbyshire (National Review)
• Steven Pinker (blurb)
• Dan Seligman (Forbes)

Please note that many of the people listed as group members reject the ideology espoused by Sailer and other members.

The following people have written to express concerns about their inclusion here:

Marek Kohn

For the record, I guess I should affirm that I reject the ideology propounded by Steve Sailer and those of like mind on the Human Biodiversity discussion group. I'd appreciate it if you would make this clear, assuming that you will continue to publish the old HBDG membership list which includes my name.

I was invited to join the group because I wrote a book called 'The Race Gallery: The Return of Racial Science'. The site I created to accompany the book can be found via my homepage at www.marekkohn.tk <http://www.marekkohn.tk> .

Ian Pitchford

See link above for details.

References

Beirich H, Moser B. Queer Science: An 'elite' cadre of scientists and journalists tries to turn back the clock on sex, gender and race. SPLC Intelligence Report, Winter 2003.

Conway C. Bailey's affiliations and profiles of key members. 20 July 2005.

Sailer S. Roster of Human Biodiversity Discussion Group Members. 20 July 1999.

Sailer S. Human Biodiversity Institute mission and overview.