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[Karlis]

www.sciencedaily.com said:

Part of the reason some people are kind and generous is that their genes nudge them toward it. The study looked at the behavior of study subjects who have versions of receptor genes for two hormones that, in laboratory and close relationship research, are associated with niceness. Read more...

[markdohle]

I think this may be nonsense.  In my job I often have to go against my inclinations to do a good job and be a help to people.  Though you did say "nudge" didn't you....maybe.

peace
mark

[Michelle]

I knew it! I'm been fighting off my mother's genes all my life.

[Parsip]

It seems to imply that morality is not a choice and that humans, like animals, are slaves to our natural instincts.

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"So if one of your neighbors seems really generous, caring, civic-minded kind of person, while another seems more selfish, tight-fisted and not as interested in pitching in, their DNA may help explain why one of them is nicer than the other," he says.

[markdohle]

Parsip, on 11 April 2012 - 10:45 PM, said:

It seems to imply that morality is not a choice and that humans, like animals, are slaves to our natural instincts.

We all in the end choose.  Though it may be easier for some than others.  Nuture also play a very big role in this....bigger than DNA.

peace
mark

[PsiSeeker]

Pretty much with Mark on this one.  It's unclear how much of an effect some genes have in comparison to the way ideas construct your opinion of things.  "Nudge" really was the key word there.

[kwin]

I wouldn't be surprised if everything is in the genes. We have hard-wired genes of course, but also basic, while also programmable, genes that allow us to adapt and change as necessary.

I wouldn't be surprised if everything is in the genes. We have hard-wired genes of course, but also basic, while also programmable, genes that allow us to adapt and change as necessary.

[Lady Llayne]

Yes, genes play a role in what and who we are.
But as well we know that environment plays a role and as well as what you are exposed too.
I think, personally its a combination of things.

[Zarifa]

Our biochemistry changes in response to the emotions we express. We are responsible for our contributions to reality, and conscious attention dictates our behaviour. Blaming bad genes is just another way of saying that the devil made me do it.

[behaviour???]

Wait! Are they trying to say that a hormone that controls foetal ejaculation reflex and mammary gland secretions along with another hormone that control the concentration of our urine is behind the scenes in controlling the expression of generosity? Gross!

[WoIverine]

Toxic hormone altering substances we are ingesting on a daily basis have no effect on us at all, right? BPA, Flouride (calcifies the pineal gland over time), as well as several others are safe for everybody!  

Edited by Spid3rCyd3, 12 April 2012 - 04:59 PM.

[Paracelse]

Oxytocin is called the love hormone and men should know about its value .... bye bye Pfizer   
  


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxytocin

[None of the above]

It's nice to be important, it's more important to be nice! :D

[Princess Serenity]

I'm one of the nicest people you ever know. I'm not lying. I'm super nice. And my mom and dad are nice too.

[little_dreamer]

I used to be nice, until life kicked it out of me.