"Racism is essentially natural, it's old fashioned it's an evolutionary phase that we're going through. Ultimately it wont exist"

Michael Hutchence addresses racism as a phenomenon rooted in human nature and evolution rather than a strictly modern or socially constructed issue. By stating that racism is "essentially natural", he suggests that prejudice and discrimination have origins in early human instincts, perhaps linked to tribalism, group identity, and the survival mechanisms that favored mistrust of outsiders. Human beings historically tended to form small, homogenous groups for security. Outsiders were often feared or distrusted, leading to the development of biases based on superficial differences like appearance, language, or custom. Hutchence calls this mindset "old fashioned", indicating that while such attitudes once played a role in human societies, they are becoming increasingly outdated as civilization progresses.

He describes racism as "an evolutionary phase" and implies it is not a permanent fixture of the human experience but rather a stage in our social development. Just as other forms of social behavior or beliefs have changed over time, such as attitudes toward gender roles, slavery, or feudalism, so too can racism be seen as a vestige of a former era that lingers into the present but is destined to fade over time. This perspective holds a somewhat optimistic view of human progress. As collective awareness, cultural interaction, and education broaden horizons, the rational basis for racism weakens. New generations are more likely than ever to live in multicultural settings, and shared human values increasingly trump old prejudices.

Hutchence’s assertion that "ultimately it won't exist" carries hope for the future’s potential to transcend instinctual biases. While not denying the current and very real presence of racism, he frames it as a hurdle rather than an immutable aspect of society. Humanity has the capacity to "grow out" of racism, replacing tribal fears with empathy and understanding. The trajectory of past social evolution, he implies, is one through which divisive and harmful ideologies eventually become obsolete.