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Psychologist Challenges Justice Views on Genetics and Morality

4/3/2026

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Kathryn Paige Harden, a psychologist, argues that genetics of traits like addiction and risk-taking can reshape our views on justice and punishment.
Harden critiques the U.S. prison system's harshness and the implications of embryo selection for self-control.
Harden's upbringing in a strict evangelical environment informs how she blends personal experiences with science to explain morality and justice.
Harden's work challenges readers to reconsider views on sin and forgiveness.

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Story summary

Kathryn Paige Harden, a psychologist, argues that genetics of traits like addiction and risk-taking can reshape our views on justice and punishment.
Harden critiques the U.S. prison system's harshness and the implications of embryo selection for self-control.
Harden's upbringing in a strict evangelical environment informs how she blends personal experiences with science to explain morality and justice.
Harden's work challenges readers to reconsider views on sin and forgiveness.