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

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. Newsletter sign up (new and exciting developments) https://learningwithlowell.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=08ed8a56013d8b3a3c01e27fc&id=6ecaa9189b Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzri06unR-lMXbl6sqWP_-Q/join Over 321 books from 170 plus interviews over 5 years https://www.learningwithlowell.com/over-321-books-from-170-interviews-over-5-years-for-autodidacts/ https://youtu.be/i4i69UhtqQg PODCAST INFO: The Learning With Lowell show is a series for the everyday mammal. In this show we’ll learn about leadership, science, and people building their change into the world. The goal is to dig deeply into people who most of us wouldn’t normally ever get to hear. The Host of the show – Lowell Thompson- is a lifelong autodidact, serial problem solver, and founder of startups. LINKS Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/66eFLHQclKe5p3bMXsCTRH RSS: https://www.learningwithlowell.com/feed/podcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzri06unR-lMXbl6sqWP_-Q Youtube clips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-B5x371AzTGgK-_q3U_KfA Website: https://www.learningwithlowell.com/ Robert Plomin links https://www.amazon.com/Blueprint-How-DNA-Makes-Press/dp/0262039168 https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/robert-plomin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Plomin 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