Changing Our Fate
Explore the intriguing debate between the blank slate theory and the idea that we are born with inherent moral codes. Recent studies reveal that while genetics play a significant role in resilience, only a fraction of individuals are deeply affected by early trauma. The conversation highlights how understanding our biological predispositions can illuminate the potential for change and personal growth.In this clip
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Dr. James Fallon - Inside the Mind of a Psychopath
Related Questions
Is personality determined genetically by birth, or can it change?
If we can't forget traumatic events but can modify our emotional responses to them, can the changes to a person's character following an event also be reversed or altered? For example, if someone who was once very positive and engaging returns from war or suffers the loss of a parent/spouse and becomes guarded and distant, how much of our 'character' is malleable? Or can people truly become 'stuck in their ways'? This question relates to the episode "Psychologist Shows You How to Reset Your Personality and Redefine Yourself | Benjamin Hardy" and the clip "Potential and Change." It also relates to episode 365: "Benjamin Hardy | How to Break Free from Self-Limiting Beliefs."
Is personality determined genetically by birth, or can it change according to the episode Dr. David Linden: Life, Death & the Neuroscience of Your Unique Experience | Huberman Lab Podcast and the clip Heritability Insights?