Education and Individuality
Robert discusses the limited impact of education and parenting on individual differences, emphasizing that while these factors are significant, they don't account for much variance in who we are. He likens the role of education to fish in water—essential for survival but not a source of variation. The focus remains on understanding the nuances of individual differences, particularly in the context of genetic factors.In this clip
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Robert Plomin || How DNA Makes Us Who We Are
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