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The Reality of Sex & Gender, Evolutionary History & Free Will - Richard Dawkins
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Genetics, Free Will, and Political Opinions
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This chapter explores the impact of genetics on individual differences in political opinions and various abilities like music and math skills, primarily through twin studies. It addresses the implications of genetic influences on sexuality and the philosophical tension between free will and determinism. The discussion critiques the limitations of a purely scientific understanding of human choice while acknowledging the complexity of personal agency and responsibility.
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