Elon Musk reacted to a viral clip in which MS NOW contributor Paola Ramos denied that there are genetic differences between ancestry groups during an interview with pronatalist authors Malcolm and Simone Collins. Collins countered that there is substantial scientific evidence of genetic diversity, citing genes related to skin pigmentation and some reproductive traits. Ramos said her question reflected concerns about historical misuse of genetic arguments to support racial hierarchies. Musk responded with a laughing emoji; Ramos has not commented publicly.
Elon Musk Mocks Paola Ramos After Viral Clash Over Genetic Differences
MS NOW contributor Paola Ramos, the daughter of Jorge Ramos, went viral for posting her heated argument with a neuroscientist about whether genetic differences exist between people of different ancestry.
Elon Musk drew attention on social media after reacting to a viral clip in which MS NOW contributor Paola Ramos disputed that there are genetic differences between people of different ancestries during an interview with pronatalist authors Malcolm and Simone Collins.
Viral Exchange
Ramos posted the segment on her Instagram after interviewing the Collinses, authors of "The Pragmatist’s Guide" series who advocate policies to support higher birthrates and preserve cultural continuity. In the clip, neuroscientist Malcolm Collins said there are observable reproductive differences between some groups—such as different fertility windows and rates of fertility complications—prompting Ramos to challenge whether those differences reflect genetic variation.
Elon Musk has warned repeatedly that countries must address the rapidly declining birthrate if they wish for their cultures to survive.
Ramos: "But there’s no scientific evidence to prove that a Black woman and a White woman are genetically different, right?"
Malcolm Collins: "What you’re stating is just factually incorrect. Humans are genetically diverse... it is genes that code their skin color... the genes that code their skin color, their level of melanin production, are different from my genes."
Ramos responded that concerns about genetic differences often have been used historically to justify racial hierarchies and said she was asking the question in that context. Collins insisted there is "overwhelming scientific evidence" of genetic diversity across human populations and pointed to genes influencing skin pigmentation and certain reproductive traits as examples.
Public Reaction
Musk, who has publicly advocated for pronatalism and warned that declining birthrates pose risks to civilization, reacted to the clip with a laughing emoji. The exchange prompted widespread discussion online, with some users likening the interaction to ambush-style interviews and others questioning why Ramos shared the clip. Ramos did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Context: The debate touches on sensitive topics—genetics, race, and public policy—and underscores how scientific claims can become focal points in broader cultural and political conversations.
