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DNA dating is a real thing using evolutionary signals to tell us the fitness signals of potential partners.
1:28:19 - 1:33:10 (04:51)
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DNA dating is a real thing using evolutionary signals to tell us the fitness signals of potential partners. Genetics influence outcomes more than the school you send your kids to or the parenting books you read.
ChapterThe Science of DNA Dating
Episode#353 - Robert Plomin - How Do Genes Influence Our Behaviour?
PodcastModern Wisdom
People often wonder how vocabulary can be heritable, but research shows that it is in fact about 60-70%.
1:33:10 - 1:34:37 (01:26)
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People often wonder how vocabulary can be heritable, but research shows that it is in fact about 60-70%. Verbal intelligence can be determined within the first few sentences someone speaks, and a strong vocabulary can greatly enhance this trait.