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Here is a study on the genetics of political belief[0]. In summary, there is a large genetic component. [0] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC40389

by Real_S 7y ago

Here is a study on the genetics of political belief[0]. In summary, there is a large genetic component. [0] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4038932/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4038932/

klipt 7y ago
Causal or just correlation? It's easy to imagine spurious correlation. Eg Italian Catholic populations may be more right wing than British Protestant populations. But that doesn't mean it's Italian genes making then right wing.
- Real_S 7y ago
  These twin studies control for ethnicity and cultural heritage. Side note, I personally know one of the researchers on this paper and can vouch for his talent and credibility.
- mateo1 7y ago
  You imply that they care about this. They don't.