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'human behavior should be interpreted as a variant of mammal behavior' is a discredited concept. Is it? Given the closeness of the genetic codes of humans and a
by vixen99 6y ago
'human behavior should be interpreted as a variant of mammal behavior' is a discredited concept. Is it? Given the closeness of the genetic codes of humans and animals and the proven relationship between genes and certain behavioural characteristics, this is difficult to defend though some do of course.
'New evidence on the link between genes, psychological traits, and political engagement'
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/politics-and-the-life-sciences/article/abs/new-evidence-on-the-link-between-genes-psychological-traits-and-political-engagement/54FECB361F0ACEDF7AD8C9409A4E7D60 https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/politics-and-the-lif...
- tomerico 6y agoThe broader concept of genetics affecting human behavior is a social landmine.
- TT3351 6y agoI think the landmine is in looking for some kind of differentiation among humans rooted in the unique genetic patterns of groups of humans (i.e. convicts or members of a given race), not necessarily in understanding how genes shape our behavior generally.