Chapter
The Role of Genes and the Environment in Our Lives
18:33 - 22:16 (03:42)
The podcast explores the role of genes and the environment in our lives, citing examples of how addiction and alcoholism can be imprinted on us through our parents and upbringing. The speaker discusses his belief in meritocracy and his surprise at the extent of correlation between genetics and addiction.
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The deterministic nature of genes and environmental influence imprints a lot of behaviors on us.
18:33 - 20:24 (01:51)
Genes
Summary
The deterministic nature of genes and environmental influence imprints a lot of behaviors on us. Alcoholism and addiction are among the main factors that were examined in this context.
ChapterThe Role of Genes and the Environment in Our Lives
Episode#223 - Fiona Murden - How Role Models Change Our Lives
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker talks about how commercial organizations use the understanding of the limbic system to engage us in social media, which is incredibly powerful.
20:25 - 22:16 (01:51)
Social Media
Summary
The speaker talks about how commercial organizations use the understanding of the limbic system to engage us in social media, which is incredibly powerful. They discuss the misuse of the term 'psychometrics' in these circumstances as well.