Genetic Effect
Are we defined by our genes or our environments?
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45 mins
Discover the complex interplay between genetics and environment in shaping mental health and behavior. Explore how epigenetics reveals that our experiences can modify gene expression, leading to varied health outcomes even among identical twins. Examine the elusive quest to pinpoint genetic causes of mental illnesses.
Ep 1:
The Rectangle That Lied to Us
Donald Hebb's clever rectangle analogy hides a dangerous myth—genes and environment aren't separate dimensions, and misunderstanding this warps politics, policy, and how we see ourselves.
Ep 2:
Twins, Determinism, and the Myth of Choice
Eerie twin studies reveal genetics' hidden grip on identity, while a startling truth about parents, peers, and free will forces us to rethink what determinism really means.
Discussions (18)
Levi
Level 5 · 9 mo agoHoly cow! Separated twins flushing the toilet before and after? That is definitely not a coincidence.
Morris
Level 8 · 9 mo agoDipping buttered toast in coffee is gross lmao 🤢
Hazel
Level 4 · 9 mo agoParents matter way more.
