Tag Archives: DNA

We Are What We Are

Posted on March 21, 2019 by N.S. Palmer

We are what we are. The only question is what we choose to do about it. When I worked on Capitol Hill, I knew a political writer who was a nasty, hateful person. Then he became a Christian. And — … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Human Relations, Judaism, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Society | Tagged Ashkenazi Jews, Ashkenazim, DNA, Evolution, Globalism, Group behavior, Hillel, In-Group, Kin Selection, Moment Magazine, Nationalism, Open borders, Out-Group, Proxy variable, Yoram Hazony | Leave a comment

A Tool’s Got to Know Its Limitations

Posted on December 9, 2018 by N.S. Palmer

What do DNA, psychological questionnaires, and my new car have in common? DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is a molecule in which plants and animals encode the basic characteristics of their bodies. It’s what makes a rose a rose instead of a … Continue reading →

Posted in Human Relations, Psychology | Tagged Car features, DNA, Genetics, Human Genome Project, Myers-Briggs, Personality traits, Plomin, Polygenic, Psychological Tests, Psychology, Rear camera | Leave a comment

Abnormal Isn’t Normal, But It’s OK

Posted on December 3, 2018 by N.S. Palmer

“Abnormal” is not an insult. And “normal” is not a compliment. People bend over backwards these days to avoid calling anything “abnormal.” Apparently they think it might hurt someone’s feelings. For example, Robert Plomin’s recent book about human DNA argues … Continue reading →