The Blank Slate: The Modern Denial Of Human Nature -
Pinker suggests we cling to these myths out of fear. If we admit that certain traits—like intelligence, aggression, or personality—have a genetic component, people worry it will lead to:
The fear that we aren't responsible for our actions. The Reality of Human Nature The Blank Slate: The Modern Denial of Human Nature
The fear that biological differences justify discrimination. Pinker suggests we cling to these myths out of fear





