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Viewpoint: How genetics shapes human differences and why we shouldn’t avoid talking about this taboo

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There’s a long history of people misusing genetics research to justify societal inequalities; many people have chosen to ignore it ...
Viewpoint: In response to historical misuse of genetics to defend eugenics, some egalitarians call for defunding. Here’s why that’s not the solution

Viewpoint: In response to historical misuse of genetics to defend eugenics, some egalitarians call for defunding. Here’s why that’s not the solution

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Genetics has been hijacked by eugenicists, white supremacists, and run-of-the-mill bigots as a way to justify inequality for minorities. But ...
Dysfunction or constructive evolution? Adaptive reasons for minor psychological disorders

Dysfunction or constructive evolution? Adaptive reasons for minor psychological disorders

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Lesleigh Pullman and colleagues recently set out to assess the hypothesis that psychopathy might not be a mental disorder, but ...
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