Habits Quote by Robert M. Sapolsky

The question is not whether but how do the actions of a given gene influence some interesting aspect of behavior.

— Jeffrey C. Hall

Of course genes can’t pull the levers of our behavior directly. But they affect the wiring and workings of the brain, and the brain…

— Steven Pinker

Of course, genes can't pull the levers of our behavior directly. But they affect the wiring and workings of the brain, and the brain…

— Steven Pinker

“Genes do not determine human behavior; they merely predispose people to act in certain ways. Genes explain a lot, probably far more than is…

— Nicholas Wade

Genes are rarely about inevitability, especially when it comes to humans, the brain, or behavior. They're about vulnerability, propensities, tendencies.

— Robert M. Sapolsky

We must distinguish between genes that cause physical characteristics, like the color of your eyes or hair, over which you have no control, and…

— Erwin W. Lutzer

Genetically influenced behavior is not necessarily good and not necessarily unchangeable. Explanations of bad behavior that appeal to genes do not absolve a person…

— Steven Pinker

Genes are important for understanding our behavior. Incredibly important - after all, they code for every protein pertinent to brain function, endocrinology, etc.

— Robert M. Sapolsky

Yes, genes are important for understanding our behavior. Incredibly important - after all, they code for every protein pertinent to brain function, endocrinology, etc.,…

— Robert Sapolsky

“The evidence from behavior genetics and twin studies indicating that 40 to 50 percent of the variance among people in temperament, personality, and many…

— Michael Shermer

Contrary to what we've been taught, genes do not determine physical and character traits on their own. Rather, they interact with the environment in…

— David Shenk

“That genes explain our behaviour and well-being distracts attention from society as a cause; such ideas also encourage us to accept or pursue chemical,…

— Oliver James