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Overcoming Genetic Determinism in Talent Assessment

The concept of 'talent' is often misunderstood as being solely genetically determined, leading to a limitation in how we assess and develop individual abilities. Behavioral genetics reveals that only a small fraction of human abilities are determined by genetics, while a large portion, 99.9%, is influenced by environmental factors. This challenges the traditional view of talent and highlights the need for a more nuanced understanding. The curse of genetic determinism must be broken to unlock human potential.

Science, Biology, Genetics