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Steve Jones: Nature, Nurture... or Neither?

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Steve Jones: Can Genes Predict Criminal Behavior?

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Evolutionary biologist Steve Jones says the genes responsible for circulating testosterone in men are also to blame for most violent and criminal behavior. He argues, however, that the environment in which a person is raised plays an equal role.
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deeliciousplum

Posted: 08.11.11, 08:02 PM

Well, I did find this lecture quite interesting. Steve touched on a diverse range of reasonably provocative topics. His insight into the dna mutation that stops a gene from coding for the leptin protein was quite fascinating. Mind you, I can see how Steve's talk may be best suited for an intermediate curiousity of how our brain's chemistry and mechanisms work. But, that assessment should not lessen the value of this talk.

rick marcus

Posted: 08.10.11, 09:12 PM

It is impossible to watch this lecture because they almost never show the screen which has the pictures and graphs. When they do, the screen is so small that nothing can be seen! I would much prefer not seeing the speaker AT ALL and just seeing the screen and hearing the speaker!! Also, I don't need to see the audience. Give me the screen instead! Rick

Paz.

Posted: 08.04.11, 07:49 AM

hahaha@atlantiscats too funny

Paz.

Posted: 08.04.11, 07:48 AM

I tend to agree. Some rehashed ideas, (the selfish gene)doesn't seem to be anything forward thinking particularly. It is obvious to most people that both genes and nurture/environment have massive importance in defining ones character and that this 'environmental conditioning' is 'the' most powerful factor. Also, when we talk of science and philosophy why always look back at American findings? One of the youngest nations on the planet and with that one of the least experienced. Those tests that were done years ago where people shocked the patient with electricity, right past the point of danger were Americans. This showed that American culture would bring these results yet it was presumed that was the same for every nation. That is just wrong However, I digress

mazer

Posted: 08.03.11, 11:38 PM

I'm really ticked off that in most of these lectures. The camera guys only focus on the speaker and forget to show the slides that the speaker is speaking about. It's unprofessional.

atlantiscats

Posted: 08.03.11, 10:37 AM

Everyone KNOWS red heads (and strawberry blondes) are the nicest, funniest and smartest people in the world. So, that proves genes DO play a role in personalities. Red hair = Good. If you don't agree, just tell that to a red head, as our 2nd trait is "fire to the brain" (be prepared to run).

Joemailman

Posted: 08.03.11, 05:41 AM

Apparently this guy has no interest cultural or environmental conditioning. He makes no real reference to it nor does he obviously understand it or much less the importance of it. He also apparently does not understand the importance of biological or genetic propensity and the appropriate chemistry applied to it. Appropriate is the key word here.