#10 Behavioural Geneticist Dr Robert Plomin - How DNA impacts Personality and the Future of Genetic Testing and Manipulation
Description
Robert Plomin is a prominent behavioural geneticist known for his pioneering work in the field of psychology and genetics. His research has significantly advanced our understanding of how genetic and environmental factors contribute to individual differences in behaviour, personality, and cognitive abilities.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction to Behavioral Genetics
08:47 The DNA Revolution: Studying Genetic Influence
18:57 The Nature of Nurture: Non-Shared Environment
30:34 Recognizing the Biological Component
39:36 Predicting Behavior with DNA
44:40 The Interaction of Genetics and Environment
53:23 Cultural Variations in Heritability
01:01:17 The Development of Similarity in Twins
01:14:03 The Overlap of Genetic Factors in Psychiatric Disorders
01:20:34 Understanding Traits as Quantitative Rather Than Qualitative
01:54:16 The Influence of Parents in Child Development
01:59:35 The Limited Control of Parents
02:08:23 DNA Dating and DNA Augmentation
02:16:59 Concerns about Data Breaches and Genetic Caste Systems
02:32:27 Equal Opportunity and Social Mobility in Genetics
United States
