{"id":206948,"date":"2025-02-21T17:08:54","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T23:08:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lifeboat.com\/blog\/2025\/02\/behavioural-genetics-dna-individual-differences-robert-plomin-the-socratic-sessions-ep-28"},"modified":"2025-02-21T17:08:54","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T23:08:54","slug":"behavioural-genetics-dna-individual-differences-robert-plomin-the-socratic-sessions-ep-28","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifeboat.com\/blog\/2025\/02\/behavioural-genetics-dna-individual-differences-robert-plomin-the-socratic-sessions-ep-28","title":{"rendered":"Behavioural Genetics: DNA &amp; Individual Differences | Robert Plomin | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #28"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4\/3; object-fit: contain;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZVdgpFBzsok?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope;\n   picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd0d Overview: Join Robert Plomin and me as we dive deep into the fascinating world of behavioural genetics, exploring how our DNA shapes who we are, the power of environment, and whether we can rewrite our genetic destiny.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83e\udd1d Support The Show \ud83e\udd18<br \/> Locals: <a href=\"https:\/\/samueldevis.locals.com\/\">https:\/\/samueldevis.locals.com\/<\/a><br \/> PayPal: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/paypalme\/samue\">https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/paypalme\/samue<\/a>\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockchain.com\/explorer\/a\">https:\/\/www.blockchain.com\/explorer\/a<\/a>\u2026 \ud83d\udde3\ufe0f Highlights [Highlight 1]: How Does Genetics Shape Who We Are? [Highlight 2]: What Role Does the Environment Truly Play in Defining Us? [Highlight 3]: Are We Hardwired by Our DNA, or Can We Rewrite Our Destiny? \ud83d\udd52 Timestamps 0:00 \u2014 Introduction 1:57 \u2014 Robert Plomin, Philosophy and Psychology 4:12 \u2014 Why Behavioural Genetics? 8:21 \u2014 Publishing Blueprint 14:51 \u2014 Heritability 30:15 \u2014 The Basics of DNA 34:34 \u2014 Genetic Variances and Binary Myths 41:21 \u2014 Labels and Certificates 45:33 \u2014 Nonshared Environments and The Nature of Nurture 1:00:51 \u2014 Self-Selecting Within Environments 1:07:04 \u2014 Group Difference and Heritability 1:13:03 \u2014 Academic Success: DNA vs. Schooling 1:21:17 \u2014 Ethical Considerations 1:27:01 \u2014 Moral Responsibility and Accountability 1:31:23 \u2014 The Future of Genetics 1:42:38 \u2014 Genetic Trajectories and Random Events 1:45:17 \u2014 The DNA Revolution 1:48:21 \u2014 Closing Remarks \ud83d\udcda Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible \u2014 thanks!) Blueprint: How DNA Makes Us Who We Are by Robert Plomin: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3T9htYp\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3T9htYp<\/a> King\u2019s College London: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kcl.ac.uk\/people\/robert-p\">https:\/\/www.kcl.ac.uk\/people\/robert-p<\/a>\u2026 Common Disorders are Quantitative Traits by Robert Plomin: <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19859\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19859<\/a>\u2026 Gattaca (1997): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0119177\/\">https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0119177\/<\/a> \ud83c\udf10 Connect Linktree: <a href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/samueldevis89\">https:\/\/linktr.ee\/samueldevis89<\/a> Substack: <a href=\"https:\/\/thesocraticsessions.substack\">https:\/\/thesocraticsessions.substack<\/a>\u2026 Twitter: <img alt=\"\" class=\"\"> \/ samueldevis89 Facebook Page: <img alt=\"\" class=\"\"> \/ thesocraticsessions Instagram: <img alt=\"\" class=\"\"> \/ samueldevis89 Goodreads: <img alt=\"\" class=\"\"> \/ samuel-devis Bluesky: <a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/samueldevis8\">https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/samueldevis8<\/a>\u2026 Threads: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.net\/@samueldevis89\">https:\/\/www.threads.net\/@samueldevis89<\/a> LinkedIn Page: <img alt=\"\" class=\"\"> \/ thesocraticsessions \ud83c\udfa7 Subscribe \ud83d\udcfa YouTube: <img alt=\"\" class=\"\"> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/samueldevis89\">@samueldevis89<\/a> Rumble: <a href=\"https:\/\/rumble.com\/c\/SamuelDevis89\">https:\/\/rumble.com\/c\/SamuelDevis89<\/a> Apple Podcasts: <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\">https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast<\/a>\u2026 Spotify: <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/6lOdYbN\">https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/6lOdYbN<\/a>\u2026 Audible: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.audible.co.uk\/pd\/The-Socr\">https:\/\/www.audible.co.uk\/pd\/The-Socr<\/a>\u2026 Amazon Music: <a href=\"https:\/\/music.amazon.co.uk\/podcasts\/3\">https:\/\/music.amazon.co.uk\/podcasts\/3<\/a>\u2026 Other Podcast Platforms: <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasters.spotify.com\/pod\/sh\">https:\/\/podcasters.spotify.com\/pod\/sh<\/a>\u2026 \ud83d\udcf7 Gear (affiliate links \u2014 thanks!) 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FM): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyurl.com\/riversidesam89\">https:\/\/www.tinyurl.com\/riversidesam89<\/a> \ud83d\udc4d Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. \ud83d\udd14 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. \ud83d\udce3 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. \ud83d\ude80 Thanks for Tuning In! Let\u2019s keep the conversation going. #genetics #nature #nurture #dna #heritability #genome #biology #philosophy.<br \/> Bitcoin: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockchain.com\/explorer\/a\">https:\/\/www.blockchain.com\/explorer\/a<\/a>\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f Highlights.<br \/> [Highlight 1]: How Does Genetics Shape Who We Are?<br \/> [Highlight 2]: What Role Does the Environment Truly Play in Defining Us?<br \/> [Highlight 3]: Are We Hardwired by Our DNA, or Can We Rewrite Our Destiny?<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd52 Timestamps.<br \/> 0:00 \u2014 Introduction.<br \/> 1:57 \u2014 Robert Plomin, Philosophy and Psychology.<br \/> 4:12 \u2014 Why Behavioural Genetics?<br \/> 8:21 \u2014 Publishing Blueprint.<br \/> 14:51 \u2014 Heritability.<br \/> 30:15 \u2014 The Basics of DNA<br \/> 34:34 \u2014 Genetic Variances and Binary Myths.<br \/> 41:21 \u2014 Labels and Certificates.<br \/> 45:33 \u2014 Nonshared Environments and The Nature of Nurture.<br \/> 1:00:51 \u2014 Self-Selecting Within Environments.<br \/> 1:07:04 \u2014 Group Difference and Heritability.<br \/> 1:13:03 \u2014 Academic Success: DNA vs. Schooling.<br \/> 1:21:17 \u2014 Ethical Considerations.<br \/> 1:27:01 \u2014 Moral Responsibility and Accountability.<br \/> 1:31:23 \u2014 The Future of Genetics.<br \/> 1:42:38 \u2014 Genetic Trajectories and Random Events.<br \/> 1:45:17 \u2014 The DNA Revolution.<br \/> 1:48:21 \u2014 Closing Remarks.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcda Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible \u2014 thanks!)<br \/> Blueprint: How DNA Makes Us Who We Are by Robert Plomin: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3T9htYp\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3T9htYp<\/a>.<br \/> King\u2019s College London: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kcl.ac.uk\/people\/robert-p\">https:\/\/www.kcl.ac.uk\/people\/robert-p<\/a>\u2026<br \/> Common Disorders are Quantitative Traits by Robert Plomin: <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19859\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19859<\/a>\u2026<br \/> Gattaca (1997): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0119177\/\">https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0119177\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf10 Connect.<\/p>\n<div class=\"more-link-wrapper\"> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeboat.com\/blog\/2025\/02\/behavioural-genetics-dna-individual-differences-robert-plomin-the-socratic-sessions-ep-28\">Continue reading \u201cBehavioural Genetics: DNA &amp; Individual Differences | Robert Plomin | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #28\u201d | &gt;<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83d\udd0d Overview: Join Robert Plomin and me as we dive deep into the fascinating world of behavioural genetics, exploring how our DNA shapes who we are, the power of environment, and whether we can rewrite our genetic destiny. \ud83e\udd1d Support The Show \ud83e\udd18 Locals: https:\/\/samueldevis.locals.com\/ PayPal: https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/paypalme\/samue\u2026 https:\/\/www.blockchain.com\/explorer\/a\u2026 \ud83d\udde3\ufe0f Highlights [Highlight 1]: How Does Genetics [\u2026]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":661,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,1318,30,412],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-206948","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-biotech-medical","category-bitcoin","category-ethics","category-genetics"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lifeboat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/206948","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lifeboat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lifeboat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lifeboat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/661"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lifeboat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=206948"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lifeboat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/206948\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lifeboat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=206948"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lifeboat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=206948"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lifeboat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=206948"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}