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The Birth of the Mind
How a Tiny Number of Genes Creates The Complexities of Human Thought
Book • 1963
In 'The Birth of the Mind', Gary Marcus addresses the nature vs.
nurture debate by linking the Human Genome Project findings to brain development.
He explains how genes provide instructions for building complex biological systems, not as blueprints but as recipes that interact with environmental factors.
The book offers insights into genetic engineering and the interplay between genes and environment in shaping human thought.
nurture debate by linking the Human Genome Project findings to brain development.
He explains how genes provide instructions for building complex biological systems, not as blueprints but as recipes that interact with environmental factors.
The book offers insights into genetic engineering and the interplay between genes and environment in shaping human thought.
