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Isn't there a social problem in calling something genetic in that regardless of what genetic component may be a factor, it absolves one of personal responsibili
by dpweb 12y ago
Isn't there a social problem in calling something genetic in that regardless of what genetic component may be a factor, it absolves one of personal responsibility. It reminds me of the "chocolate and wine are good for you" news stories. Very pleasing news, but ultimately net harmful.
- nitrogen 12y agoPersonal responsibility is only as good as a person's ability to choose. Since there is no dualistic free will, this ability to choose is based entirely within their brains and bodies, which are 100% the product of their genetics and environmental influences. Thus, "personal responsibility" is a red herring if you are trying to get people to stop making bad choices. Instead, find out what neural, genetic, or environmental influence makes those bad choices more appealing than good choices, and fix that influence. If this is the same study as a recent Ars article, then no choice is involved at all. Nobody chooses to have more or fewer immune cells converting white fat to beige fat.