The Blank Slate: The Modern Denial Of Human — Nature

The romanticized notion that humans are naturally selfless and peaceful, and that greed or violence are purely "corruptions" of society.

The idea that the "soul" or "will" exists entirely separate from the biological functions of the brain. Why the Denial? The Blank Slate: The Modern Denial of Human Nature

Pinker’s central argument is that , but ignoring it is a mistake. By understanding the "knobs and levers" of human nature, we can design better social policies and have a more honest conversation about why we do what we do. The romanticized notion that humans are naturally selfless

The fear that biological differences justify discrimination. Pinker’s central argument is that , but ignoring

The fear that if we are "wired" a certain way, we can’t improve society.

The fear that we aren't responsible for our actions. The Reality of Human Nature

The belief that the mind has no innate structure and that all knowledge and behavior come from experience and culture.