Chapter
The Cultural Bias Against Left-Handedness
40:02 - 45:14 (05:12)
The culture’s right-hand bias is seen in the design of everyday objects, prejudice in language and ignorance of plagues that have affected that population. Moreover, efforts to force kids to become right-handed have made them a less pronounced copy of themselves.
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The population of left and right-handed individuals should have shifted over time if one had a distinct advantage over the other.
40:02 - 41:57 (01:55)
Summary
The population of left and right-handed individuals should have shifted over time if one had a distinct advantage over the other. However, factors such as the design of medieval castle steps may have balanced out any potential advantages.
ChapterThe Cultural Bias Against Left-Handedness
EpisodeSelects: Why Do Lefties Exist?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This episode explores the theories behind the development of left-handedness, including factors such as genetics and prenatal hormones, as well as the impact of birth order and maternal age.
41:57 - 43:25 (01:28)
Summary
This episode explores the theories behind the development of left-handedness, including factors such as genetics and prenatal hormones, as well as the impact of birth order and maternal age.
ChapterThe Cultural Bias Against Left-Handedness
EpisodeSelects: Why Do Lefties Exist?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This podcast discusses the idea of ambidexterity and the history of training people to use their non-dominant hand, possibly leading to a fuller brain.
43:25 - 45:14 (01:49)
Summary
This podcast discusses the idea of ambidexterity and the history of training people to use their non-dominant hand, possibly leading to a fuller brain.