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by moviewatcher333 1338 days ago
Alternatively, “We’ve found certain genetic markers correlate with these specific quality of life issues, and now we can investigate ways to overcome it.”

We know certain people have genetic dispositions towards sickle cell, skin cancer, Tay Sachs, and so on. If it turns out some group is genetically predisposed to struggle a little more with math, then as a society, we can find a way to help them better overcome that. Burying our heads in the sand won’t benefit anybody.

You’re not going to find a race or subgroup that’s all around better at everything, if that’s the worry. Every animal on earth that’s good at something is not good at something else.