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Steve Stewart-Williams on Nature vs Nurture

The Good Fight

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Nature, Nurture, and Child Development

This chapter explores the intricate balance between parenting practices and genetic influences on child development. It discusses how minor parenting choices often have minimal impact compared to genetic factors, while also examining the significance of environmental factors in shaping outcomes, especially during critical developmental phases. The conversation further delves into the complexities of behavior genetics, highlighting individual differences driven by random events and challenging the fixation on IQ tests in measuring true intelligence.

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