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Environment vs genetics is a minefield for anyone who tries to be objective. Just say that differences are in 99% shaped by environment and you are fine and saf
by kukx 8y ago
Environment vs genetics is a minefield for anyone who tries to be objective. Just say that differences are in 99% shaped by environment and you are fine and safe for today. However a lie is good for a short time, but really bad for a long term. Especially if it becomes a base for, let's say, a national policy.
Also, saying it is mostly environment makes individuals blame others for their own failures - "I am perfect, the environment is wrong and has to change".
A sad thing is that scientists that study this question get publicly destroyed.
- tossaccount123 8y ago>Just say that differences are in 99% shaped by environment and you are fine You can find flaws and inconsistencies in their logic easily though. People have no issue with saying that height is genetic for example. Even racially, it's ok to say Asians are on average shorter than Africans But imply intelligence is genetic, and now there are issues. For some reason we are told that evolution and genetics stop at a human's neck My question is that if intelligence isn't genetic, why doesn't somebody teach a dog, or cat, or bacteria how to do quantum mechanics? Surely it's just environment right?