Parenting does not override biology. That's what joyce benison already believes. So why do the magic wand if she already knows the answer? Because we don't just do experiments to learn the truth. We also do experiments to persuade others of the truth, in this case, to persuade the legions of neurotic north american parents who believe that it is their own practice and attitudes that shape their children's fundamental nature. Just think, if bennison's right, nature triumphs over nurture. But from your purposes, it needs to run for how many years to get a a persuasive result? Well, i mean, obviously hormonts come on line, and you'd have
What if you could design any experiment you wanted? Without worrying about money, ethics, logistics, or even the laws of nature? Revisionist History kicks off the season by giving some of the world’s smartest scientists a magic wand to create the experiment of their dreams. We hear about the best twins study ever, how to test the effects of iPhone vs Blackberry, and a bizarre plan to get Americans into shape.
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