The Blank Slate: The Modern Denial Of Human Nature Site

The idea that the "soul" or "will" exists entirely separate from the biological functions of the brain. Why the Denial?

Pinker suggests we cling to these myths out of fear. If we admit that certain traits—like intelligence, aggression, or personality—have a genetic component, people worry it will lead to: The Blank Slate: The Modern Denial of Human Nature

Pinker identifies three entrenched ideas that dominate modern intellectual life, which he seeks to dismantle: The idea that the "soul" or "will" exists

The fear that we aren't responsible for our actions. The Reality of Human Nature or personality—have a genetic component