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Steven Pinker: Is the world getting better or worse? Let’s look at the numbers

Drawing on genetics and neuroscience, Steven Pinker rejects the 'blank slate' theory that the mind is solely a product of environment. He argues that the innateness of the mind poses no threat to equality or perfectibility, and that political fears about accepting human nature are unfounded.

June 10, 202021 min32K

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Steven Pinker: Is the world getting better or worse? Let’s look at the numbers

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