Racial equality 'Noble Fiction'—Or Noxious Poison? by Jared Taylor

Taylor in a response to Professor John McWhorter. Jared Taylor, editor of American Renaissance and a prominent figure in white nationalist circles, authored the 2008 article "Egalitarian Orthodoxy: 'Noble Fiction'—Or Noxious Poison?", originally published on VDARE.com and later republished by American Renaissance. In this essay, Taylor argues that the belief in racial equality—particularly in intelligence—is a "noble fiction" that is not only false but actively harmful to society.

Taylor asserts that racial differences in average IQ, supported by what he claims is substantial evidence, have a significant genetic component. He contends that suppressing this truth out of fear of social unrest or offense does more harm than good. According to Taylor, acknowledging these differences would lead to more honest discussions about race and better policy decisions, while the continued promotion of equality as dogma distorts education, fuels racial resentment, and prevents realistic social planning.