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Genetic Inequality: Conley Urges Urgent Policy Action

4/18/2025

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In "The Social Genome," Princeton sociologist Dalton Conley delves into the profound impact of genetics on our lives, shaping income, education, and relationships. He confronts the ongoing nature versus nurture debate, raising alarms about the looming threat of genetic inequality and urging immediate policy action to avert a troubling future.

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In "The Social Genome," Princeton sociologist Dalton Conley delves into the profound impact of genetics on our lives, shaping income, education, and relationships. He confronts the ongoing nature versus nurture debate, raising alarms about the looming threat of genetic inequality and urging immediate policy action to avert a troubling future.