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Genetics and Sports
1:04:01 - 1:12:13 (08:11)
The idea that certain genetics can make certain racial groups inherently better or worse at certain sports is flawed, as more sustained scrutiny reveals it to be an oversimplification.
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The lack of opportunity structure for females to showcase their skills and talents have made them doubtful of prestige.
1:04:01 - 1:06:01 (01:59)
Summary
The lack of opportunity structure for females to showcase their skills and talents have made them doubtful of prestige. This, in turn, is affecting men's political disaffectation, sense of contribution, and college completion rates.
ChapterGenetics and Sports
Episode#387 - Paige Harden - Are Human Genetics An Unfair Lottery?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The teenage years are a unique period in life with their own set of developmental needs, but our society often treats them as deficient adults.
1:06:01 - 1:09:31 (03:30)
Summary
The teenage years are a unique period in life with their own set of developmental needs, but our society often treats them as deficient adults. Observing genetic differences between people does not commit you to any moral or political project, and we should consider giving adolescents more rights and responsibilities to better address their needs.
ChapterGenetics and Sports
Episode#387 - Paige Harden - Are Human Genetics An Unfair Lottery?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Popularized stories about genetic differences being the sole reason for disparities in athletic performance between certain racial groups do not hold up to sustained scrutiny, as many factors contribute to an individual's success in sports.
1:09:31 - 1:12:13 (02:41)
Summary
Popularized stories about genetic differences being the sole reason for disparities in athletic performance between certain racial groups do not hold up to sustained scrutiny, as many factors contribute to an individual's success in sports. Claims about one gene or one population generally do not account for the complexity of skill in sports.