Identical twins separated at birth show greater similarity in personality and political attitudes than environmental theories would predict, suggesting that genetic factors influence traits like liberalism vs conservatism and autonomy vs conformity.
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Steven PinkerEvidence Quote
“one twin who grew up in a Jewish Family in Trinidad another twin who grew up in a Nazi family in Germany and then when they met in the lab they wearing the same clothes had the same habits and quirks and indeed political orientation”
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David Deutsch & Steven Pinker (First Ever Public Dialogue) — AGI, P(Doom), & The Enemies of Progress— Joseph Noel WalkerCreated: 8/12/2026, 10:21:48 PM
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