Genome # 9 Free Will

In this chapter Matt Ridley explains the concept of free will. It is where humans cannot control what we inherit only our genes control that. If an abuser has children their offsprings will most likely be abusive and harsh to their children as well. That is because it is believed that their characteristics are passed down. However, according to psychology it is because their children experience and learn from it cognitively. Kids learn how to speak how to walk how to act from whoever they are surrounded by. And most likely it will be their parents. If an adult does not display proper characteristics, the kid will mimic the behavior automatically. Thats why imprinting is very important. We never control what we can receive in terms of traits, we acquire it from what we see and experience.