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We’re all handcuffed by inherited belief systems

Jonathan Haidt argues that genes and emotions have the greatest influence in forming and sustaining our beliefs. Terry Prone tests the theory

We’re all handcuffed by inherited belief systems

Sat, 31 Mar, 2012 - 01:00

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