Is Our Fate Determined by Our Genes?
Exploring the role of genes in shaping our fate, discussing how environment and epigenetics influence gene activity and personal development.
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Chatbots Do Not Hallucinate, They Confabulate
Exploring why the term 'hallucination' is a misnomer when describing errors in chatbots, and why 'confabulation' is a more accurate term.
Viral Infections May Change DNA and Promote Inherited Mental Illness
A study reveals that viral infections in the past could have altered DNA, contributing to the inheritance of mental illnesses like schizophrenia, depression, and bipolar disorder through epigenetic modifications.
Genes Influence Children’s Success, Directly and Indirectly
Explore how both inherited and non-inherited genes contribute to children's educational success, highlighting the direct and indirect influences of genetics and the environment.
IVF, Embryo Selection, and the Case for Caution
Discussing the implications of embryo selection in IVF for disease risk reduction and trait influence, emphasizing the need for caution and ethical considerations.
Elites Publicly Condemn What They Privately Support: The Ambivalence of Reproductive Genetic Enhancement
Exploring the psychological dynamics behind public condemnation and private support for reproductive genetic enhancement, and how preference cascades influence societal acceptance.
New Views of Neanderthal Are Reshaping Prehistory
Discover how new research is challenging the traditional view of Neanderthals as primitive beings, revealing their complex cognitive abilities and cultural practices.
You Have More Control Over Cancer Risk Than You Think
New research highlights the role of the epigenome in cancer risk, suggesting that lifestyle and health habits play a crucial role in cancer prevention.
Why Personality Is Not Genetically Hardwired
Exploring the interplay between genetics and environment in shaping personality, debunking the myth of personality being genetically hardwired.
Should You Seek Self-Satisfaction or Self-Transcendence?
Exploring the balance between self-satisfaction and self-transcendence, drawing from evolutionary theory and Viktor Frankl's insights, to guide choices towards a meaningful life.