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Modern WisdomOct 21, 2021

#387 - Paige Harden - Are Human Genetics An Unfair Lottery?

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Guest: Paige Harden

Notable books mentioned: How to Argue with a Racist by Adam Rutherford, The Sports Gene by David Epstein, Success and Luck by Robert Frank, Administrative Burden by Pamela Heard and Don Winahan

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#387 - Paige Harden - Are Human Genetics An Unfair Lottery? mentions How to Argue with a Racist by Adam Rutherford, The Sports Gene by David Epstein, Success and Luck by Robert Frank, and Administrative Burden by Pamela Heard and Don Winahan with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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How to Argue with a Racist
Adam Rutherford

Adam Rutherford's How to Argue with a Racist which um spends a lot of time talking about the genetics of athletes and sports and he spends a lot of t…

The Sports Gene
David Epstein

David Epstein's the sports gene which is fantastic I really recommend it and he is that book is all about the genetics of athletic performance.

Success and Luck
Robert Frank

the economist Robert Frank has a really great book called success and luck which is not about genetics it's about like environmental luck like random…

Guest: Paige Harden
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Kathryn Paige Harden is a psychologist and behavioural geneticist, Professor of Psychology at the University of Texas and an author. The goal of social equality is to give everyone a fair opportunity to achieve in life. But even if advantages and disadvantages in the environment are equalised, all of us are starting at different positions genetically because we get far more than just environment from our parents. Paige is trying to work out how DNA can be integrated into social equality. Expect to learn why people are so uncomfortable talking about behavioural genetics, why your failures might be less of your fault than you think, why hitting puberty early makes girls bad at maths, whether genetic markers for working hard should be accounted for when evening out the playing field and much more...
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How to Argue with a Racist cover
How to Argue with a Racist
Adam Rutherford
Best for Individuals interested in genetics, sports, and social issues.Often cited around genetics and sports performance

“The other source of information about genetics and sports that I have read is Adam Rutherford's How to Argue with a Racist which spends a lot of time talking about the genetics of athletes and sports.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in genetics, sports, and social issues.
Key quote: “Adam Rutherford's How to Argue with a Racist which um spends a lot of time talking about the genetics of athletes and sports and he spends a lot of time on these kind of stories about like why some racial groups are quote-unquote better at some sports than others.”
The host mentions 'How to Argue with a Racist' to highlight its exploration of the genetics of athletes and the misconceptions surrounding racial differences in sports performance. The book parallels the themes found in David Epstein's work, emphasizing the complexity of genetics in athletic ability.
ASIN: B08D12XNFG
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The Sports Gene
David Epstein
Best for Individuals interested in genetics, sports science, and human development.Often cited around genetics and athletic performance

“I have read is Adam Rutherford's How to Argue with a Racist which spends a lot of time talking about the genetics of athletes and sports.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Individuals interested in genetics, sports science, and human development.
Key quote: “David Epstein's the sports gene which is fantastic I really recommend it and he is that book is all about the genetics of athletic performance.”
The host mentions 'The Sports Gene' by David Epstein as a valuable resource that explores the genetics of athletic performance. They highlight the complexity of understanding how genes influence skills in sports, emphasizing that it's not just about genetics alone.
ASIN: 161723012X
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Success and Luck
Robert Frank
Best for Individuals interested in economics and social psychologyOften cited around inequality and status competition

“The economist Robert Frank has a really great book called Success and Luck which is not about genetics it's about environmental luck like random opportunities that come to you.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in economics and social psychology
Key quote: “the economist Robert Frank has a really great book called success and luck which is not about genetics it's about like environmental luck like random opportunities that come to you”
The host discusses Robert Frank's book 'Success and Luck' to highlight the role of environmental luck in achieving success, contrasting it with inherent psychological tendencies towards status competition. This book provides insights into how societal structures can address these psychological needs while also considering moral concerns about inequality.
ASIN: B017I2M8ZC
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Administrative Burden
Pamela Heard and Don Winahan
Best for Policymakers and social program administratorsOften cited around costs of administering social programs

“My colleagues Pamela Heard and Don Winahan have written a great book on administrative burden which is like what are the costs of administering social programs.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Policymakers and social program administrators
Key quote: “their research suggests that even though freeloaders bother us we can end up hurting ourselves and the people who actually need help more by putting in this administrative machinery”
The host mentions 'Administrative Burden' to highlight the complexities and costs associated with administering social programs aimed at distinguishing between deserving and undeserving applicants. This discussion emphasizes the potential harm caused by overly stringent administrative processes that may prevent those in genuine need from receiving assistance.
ASIN: 087154444X
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Behavioral Genetics
Best for academics and students interested in genetics and social issuesOften cited around controversy in behavioral genetics

“A buddy replied, who's a really good person, and he said, he's very familiar with the behavioral genetics research. And he said, thousands and thousands of parenting books out there, zero that include behavioral genetics research, one book on behavioral genetics beats five books on normal developmental parenting.”

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis
For: academics and students interested in genetics and social issues
Key quote: “there's this really great paper by a legal scholar, Dov Fox, where he talks about genetics and, to a lesser extent, neuroscience as subversive science.”
The host discusses the complexities and controversies surrounding behavioral genetics, particularly its political implications. They reference the book to highlight the tension between scientific findings and societal perceptions of agency and equality.
ASIN: 1429205776
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The Cult of Smart
Frederick de Boer
Best for Educators and policymakersOften cited around adolescent development needs

“Frederick de Boer who wrote the cult of smart he agrees that genes and luck play big roles in life outcomes and as a result he's a strong supporter of communism.”

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis
For: Educators and policymakers
Key quote: “Frederick de Boer who wrote the cult of smart he agrees that genes and luck play big roles in life outcomes and as a result he's a strong supporter of communism.”
The host mentions 'The Cult of Smart' to highlight the importance of recognizing the unique developmental needs of adolescents. They argue that societal expectations often fail to align with the realities of teenage life, which is a central theme in de Boer's work.
ASIN: B07J4RMN5Y
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Charlotte's Web
E.B. White
Best for Readers interested in genetics and psychologyOften cited around genetics and agency

“Like most people know him from the children's book, Charlotte's Web. But he also wrote for the New Yorker for many years and has this book of essays.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Readers interested in genetics and psychology
Key quote: “There's a quote in my book from the novelist and essayist E.B. White.”
The host mentions 'Charlotte's Web' to highlight E.B. White's perspective on success and luck. This reference serves to illustrate the emotional complexities surrounding discussions of genetics and personal achievement.
ASIN: 0064400557
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The Genetic Lottery: Why DNA Matters for Social Equality
Best for Listeners interested in social equality and genetics.Often cited around book mention

“The genetic lottery why DNA matters for social equality will be linked in the show notes below.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: book mention
For: Listeners interested in social equality and genetics.
Key quote: “The genetic lottery why DNA matters for social equality will be linked in the show notes below.”
The host briefly mentions the book 'The Genetic Lottery' in the context of discussing social equality. It is noted that the book will be linked in the show notes for further exploration.
ASIN: B09FRQG15S
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How to Argue with a Racist cover
Mentioned at 1:05:09
How to Argue with a Racist
Adam Rutherford

The host mentions 'How to Argue with a Racist' to highlight its exploration of the genetics of athletes and the misconceptions surrounding racial d…

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The Sports Gene cover
Mentioned at 1:04:13
The Sports Gene
David Epstein

The host mentions 'The Sports Gene' by David Epstein as a valuable resource that explores the genetics of athletic performance. They highlight the…

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Success and Luck
Robert Frank

The host discusses Robert Frank's book 'Success and Luck' to highlight the role of environmental luck in achieving success, contrasting it with inh…

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