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Hereditary Genius
Book • 2012
In *Hereditary Genius*, Francis Galton explores the idea that exceptional abilities are inherited, arguing that nature plays a more significant role than nurture.
He presents evidence showing that high achievers often have relatives with similar abilities, concluding that eminence is largely due to hereditary factors.
The book laid the groundwork for the field of eugenics, which aimed to improve the human race through selective breeding.
He presents evidence showing that high achievers often have relatives with similar abilities, concluding that eminence is largely due to hereditary factors.
The book laid the groundwork for the field of eugenics, which aimed to improve the human race through selective breeding.
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Mentioned by Jonathan Anomaly as a book written by Francis Galton, discussing the heredity of intelligence and other traits.
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Hereditary Genius by Sir Francis Galton ~ Full Audiobook
