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Originally Posted by jonesg
Genetics don't predict behavior.
There is no selfish gene.
We are mammals but there is something that sets humans apart from animals.
Humans have the capacity for evil that is not seen in animals.
From whence cometh evil?
"From the very heart of man" He replied.
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genetics most certainly do influence behavior. the word "predict" was never used. domesticated animals have clear genetic markers for domestication in their DNA. it's why you can't fully tame a wolf - well, you could but it would require generations of selective breeding. human traits are largely determined by our DNA as well. nature beats nurture when it gets down to brass tacks.
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