Having a New Mam in the Netherlands

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i was absolutely astounded by her experiences of being a new mam in the netherlands, because she had a nurse come to her house for several hours a day, every day. And if you think about that as an vestment in that child's life, you no, here's this vulnerable period in which some one is learning to be a mother. You know, this new baby who's come into our society merits us investing it from the very beginning. and i really have to push back against the idea that we can't afford it. We choose to spend money on so many things in this country, and it is not making sure that every child, the they come into the

In recent years, scientists have shown that DNA makes us different, in our personalities and in our health — and in ways that matter for educational and economic success in our current society.

Michael speaks with University of Texas (Austin) professor of clinical psychology and Director of the Developmental Behavior Genetics Lab, Kathryn Paige Harden, about her book, The Genetic Lottery. Harden introduces us to the latest genetic science, dismantling dangerous ideas about racial superiority and challenging us to grapple with what equality really means in a world where people are born different. Weaving together personal stories with scientific evidence, Harden shows why our refusal to recognize the power of DNA perpetuates the myth of meritocracy, and argues that we must acknowledge the role of genetic luck if we are ever to create a fair society.

Reclaiming genetic science from the legacy of eugenics, this groundbreaking book offers a bold new vision of society where everyone thrives, regardless of how one fares in the genetic lottery.