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Robert Plomin — How DNA Makes Us Who We Are (EP.69)

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Is Intelligence a Better Predictor of Performance?

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People who are non linear thinkers will excel verse a linear type thinker, says Bruce bringste. Intelligence becomes a better predictor of performance on sub stack or anything else - and you can measure the performance quite well as well. Most young people now, they're not looking for the job they're going to get. It will allow people to kind of find their genetic niche to greater extent,. But then, of course, with the freedom comes the anxiety.

Robert Plomin is a psychologist and geneticist best known for his work in twin studies and behavior genetics. He is also the author of several books on genetics, including "Blueprint: How DNA Makes Us Who We Are". Our discussion with Robert revolves around:

Evolution of Behavioral Genetics
Role of IQ in relationships
How valuable are expensive schools?
Genetics of criminal behavior
The flaw with most parenting books
And MUCH more!

Read more about Robert Plomin here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Plomin and buy his book "Blueprint" here: https://www.amazon.com/Blueprint-How-Makes-afterword-Press/dp/0262537982/

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