Psychology · 22 min
The Blank Slate
By Steven Pinker
This episode challenges the comforting but flawed idea of the 'blank slate,' revealing how our innate human nature shapes who we are and how we build society.
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Psychology
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22 min
What it is about
Human Nature, Evolution, Psychology, Society
Who it is for
If you've ever questioned how much of who we are is truly learned versus innate, and how that shapes our society, and this will help you see what to do next.
The author
Steven Pinker, a cognitive psychologist and linguist, meticulously synthesizes insights from evolutionary biology, genetics, and neuroscience to reveal the deep structures of human nature with compelling clarity.
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