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Will Storr on why you are not yourself

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

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The Debate on Parenting and Personality

This chapter explores the debate over the impact of parenting on a child's personality, discussing the influence of genetics and cultural upbringing. It examines the idea that genetics set the direction, while culture and individual tribes determine the specific norms and values that shape one's personality and identity.

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