EconTalk · Russ Roberts

Nature vs. Nurture (with Paul Bloom)

May 26, 2025·1 hr 8 min·5 clips

Psychologist Paul Bloom argues the nature vs nurture question is still a vital intellectual battle, not an outdated dichotomy.

Psychologist Paul Bloom debates host Russ Roberts on the enduring relevance of the nature vs nurture question, challenging modern views that it blurs together. They explore intellectual battle lines, parenting influence, temperament, political implications, and ethical dilemmas like embryo screening, weaving in humor and personal anecdotes.

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