Birth Quote by E. O. Wilson
“The newborn infant is now seen to be wired with awesome precision... This marvelous robot will be launched into the world under the care of its parents... But to what extent does the wiring of the neurons, so undeniably encoded in the genes, preordain the directions that social development will follow?”
About This Quote
Source Book: Sociobiology, 1975
Questions genetic influence on social development and free will
In simple terms: Genes shape but don't fully dictate behavior
Consider nature vs nurture
Themes
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When to use this quote
- parenting
- education
- psychology
- neuroscience
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What role does environment play?
- Can we change innate tendencies?
Genetics is not sole destiny