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Freakonomics Radio
Genetic Testing and Behavior Change
A 2016 British Medical Journal report suggests that genetic testing does not lead people to alter their lifestyles or behaviors, despite the expectation that it would empower individuals to improve their habits such as eating healthily or quitting smoking. The report highlights the challenge of behavior change and questions the overall confidence in the effectiveness of providing genetic information to drive positive changes. The speaker expresses optimism in humanity's ability to change behaviors and mentions the existence of cognitive behavior tools online that are proving to be effective.
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