The Genetic Lottery
Why DNA Matters for Social Equality
What's it about
Ever wonder if your success is just a matter of luck? Discover how the genetic lottery you were born into shapes your life, from your education to your income. This isn't about destiny, but about understanding the scientific reality of genetic influence on social outcomes. You'll learn why ignoring the role of DNA in society actually harms the cause of equality. Kathryn Paige Harden offers a bold new framework for thinking about justice, showing how we can use our knowledge of genetics to build a fairer world for everyone, not just the lucky few.
Meet the author
Kathryn Paige Harden is a tenured professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, where she leads the Developmental Behavior Genetics lab and co-directs the Texas Twin Project. Drawing from her extensive research on the genetics of human potential, she confronts the often-uncomfortable science of genetic influence on life outcomes. Harden argues for a new, progressive vision of society, one that uses our understanding of genetic luck to build a more equitable world for everyone, regardless of their DNA.
What's it about
Ever wonder if your success is just a matter of luck? Discover how the genetic lottery you were born into shapes your life, from your education to your income. This isn't about destiny, but about understanding the scientific reality of genetic influence on social outcomes. You'll learn why ignoring the role of DNA in society actually harms the cause of equality. Kathryn Paige Harden offers a bold new framework for thinking about justice, showing how we can use our knowledge of genetics to build a fairer world for everyone, not just the lucky few.
Meet the author
Kathryn Paige Harden is a tenured professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, where she leads the Developmental Behavior Genetics lab and co-directs the Texas Twin Project. Drawing from her extensive research on the genetics of human potential, she confronts the often-uncomfortable science of genetic influence on life outcomes. Harden argues for a new, progressive vision of society, one that uses our understanding of genetic luck to build a more equitable world for everyone, regardless of their DNA.
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