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I didn't know claiming a genetic component in explaining differences in racial averages for IQ is scientific racism.

That's... quite the statement to make with a straight face.

You will find that 'some races just have the dumb SNPs, you know' is indeed a fringe and unserious position often posited by Pioneer Fund recipients (you know, the organization founded in the 30s for the 'purpose of race betterment' that literally inspired Hitler) to justify that we abandon all welfare and remedial programs toward the poorer demographics. If that's not scientific racism, I wonder what's your definition of it.

What is one to do when science itself is considered taboo or racist, independent of the veracity of the findings?

I would argue that racial genetics science itself is not racist, but it can be executed in bad faith, and has a high potential for misuse.

One can ask the following in good faith, absent of racism:

1) Is there a genetic component to intelligence

2) Is it heritable?

3) Are there differences in these genetics across groups?

What policy conclusions one draws from any conclusive findings is the controversial part.

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