What if Homo erectus was alive today?

I understand what you are trying to say however...This is nothing more than mental slop from academic highbrows.
It resonates well with people who have an affinity for signing on to any concoction they see as edgy or 'cutting-edge', feeling that it gives them a air of exclusivity.The rest of the rational world isn't deferring to anthropologists for a decision on whether the concept of race is null and void.1. race is not a cultural creation or merely a social concept
2. there are very real genetic differences between races, that is fact, so it is fair to say that it IS grounded in science
3. the genetic differences between races manifests in physical differences that a 3 year old child can recognizeEdited by TheWhale, : No reason given.Edited by TheWhale, : No reason given.

Yes absolutely I agree that race is defined by superficial physical attributes which vary between races.Which clearly indicates that it is more than a social concept.
It also goes without saying that there are more genetic similarities between races than differences.
Who would believe otherwise?
To my way of thinking genetics did not reveal anything unexpected in this regard.Edited by TheWhale, : No reason given.Edited by TheWhale, : No reason given.