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Nature vs Nurture
A selection of programmes and clips relating to the nature/nurture debate
The Infant Brain—In Our Time
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss what new research reveals about the infant brain.
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Human Nature—In Our Time
Melvyn Bragg examines whether our natures are innate or defined by unbringing.
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Nothing to Lose—Four Thought, Series 4
Byron Vincent discusses nature versus nurture, and society's obligations to its weakest.
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'Genetics is an important factor' in intelligence
Profs Steve Jones and Robert Plomin talk about the influence of genes on intelligence.
Genetics and education—Moral Maze
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.
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Born Smart—Intelligence: Born Smart, Born Equal, Born Different
Adam Rutherford on the rise, fall and rise of the genetics of intelligence.
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Steven Pinker—Desert Island Discs
Steven Pinker, science writer, is interviewed by Kirsty Young.
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