Adjunction

Nov 21, 2007 12:23

Much as I ADORE those rugged yet soft hearted G.I. Joes, I happened to find a better and more relevant quote to supplement the one I ended with last time (yeah I like quotes whoop dee doo daa). And if you have yet to see those G.I. Joe parodies, you're missing some pretty awesome shit right there. "Ice" is timeless. Anyway.

The notable science writer and Washington State University biology professor David P. Barash said this about the whole genetic determination of behavior controversy/argument/wankfest.

It seems clear that human beings are the most flexible and adaptable creatures on earth, capable of choosing their own destiny. At the same time, it is also clear that there is a definite genetic influence on many aspects of our behavior, especially when it comes to sex, violence, parenting, even tendencies for altruism and selfishness. The more we understand that influence, the more free we are to chart our own course.

That sums it all up pretty good. Hmmm, now what do I splatter across this thing?
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