Tag Archives: behavior genetics

The politics of science

Posted on June 8, 2009 by David Hume

Bryan Caplan observes of Behaviorial Geneticists versus Policy Implications: In most disciplines, experts oversell their ability to give useful policy advice. In behavioral genetics, however, experts strangely undersell their ability to give useful policy advice…. …The upshot: Behavioral genetics makes … Continue reading →

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Conservatism as disposition; the politcs of disgust

Posted on June 7, 2009 by David Hume

There are a series of papers out right now which show the positive relationship between political conservatism and reflexive disgust responses. Instead of summarizing the research myself I will point you to Observations of a Nerd, who does a really … Continue reading →

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Politics as personal disposition

Posted on May 7, 2009 by David Hume

Will Wilkinson has a post up, The Caveman Roots of Liberal Democracy?, which riffed off some opinions in regards to the swing back toward “primal” values which I perceive to be the norm in modern liberal societies. Some of the … Continue reading →

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Judith Rich Harris & nurture & nature

Posted on January 31, 2009 by David Hume

Since Bradlaugh & Heather have mentioned Judith Rich Harris, I would recommend both of her books, The Nurture Assumption & No Two Alike to any reader who wishes be introduced to behavior genetics.   You can also check out my interview … Continue reading →

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