Robert Plomin: DNA Matchmaking Tests, Socialist & Marxist Wrong, & Why Parents don’t Matter – 233

December 7, 2023

Robert Joseph Plomin CBE FBA is an American/British psychologist and geneticist best known for his work in twin studies and behavior genetics. A Review of General Psychology survey, published in 2002, ranked Plomin as the 71st most cited psychologist of the 20th century.

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Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to Psychological Concepts and Genetics

00:19 Debunking the Concept of Jungian Archetypes and Typologies

01:02 The Misconceptions of Genetics and Dichotomies

01:56 The Shift from Determinism to Probability in Genetics

02:19 The Problem with Typologies and Psychiatric Classifications

03:03 The Myth of Myers Briggs and Other Personality Tests

04:58 The Role of Genetics in Predicting Job Performance

05:50 The Shift from Treatment to Prevention in Medicine

09:18 The Impact of DNA Testing on Insurance Policies

19:55 The Future of DNA Testing in Dating and Relationships

36:32 The Role of Genetics in Child Rearing and Obesity Prevention

40:06 Motivation and Environment Management

40:30 The Problem with Parenting Industry

40:49 The Influence of Talent and Parenting

41:16 The Misconceptions about Parenting

41:56 The Impact of Genetics on Mental Health

42:34 The Role of Genetics in Personality and Behavior

43:08 The Influence of Parenting Styles on Children’s Development

43:58 The Importance of Genetics in Parenting

46:04 The Role of Genetics in Intelligence and Achievement

51:09 The Impact of Genetics on Generational Trauma

55:53 The Future of Genetic Testing and Its Implications

58:23 The Intersection of Genetics and Social Constructs

01:08:11 The Future of Genetic Research and Its Potential Impact

01:17:52 The Role of Genetics in Longevity and Health

01:18:42 The Future of Genetic Research and Its Potential Impact

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