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I think there's only so much time children can spend on learning all their subjects, so they learn Mendelian genetics, Darwin's evolution, Rutherford's atomic m
by pilsetnieks 6y ago
I think there's only so much time children can spend on learning all their subjects, so they learn Mendelian genetics, Darwin's evolution, Rutherford's atomic model because they're easy to understand, and close enough approximations for everyday life for non-specialists.
- jeffbee 6y agoSure, but some of those things they used to teach us about aren't heritable traits at all. The article recommends studying examples that fit Mendel's model.