The Blank Slate: The Modern Denial Of Human Nature May 2026

The fear that if we are "wired" a certain way, we can’t improve society.

Pinker’s central argument is that , but ignoring it is a mistake. By understanding the "knobs and levers" of human nature, we can design better social policies and have a more honest conversation about why we do what we do. The Blank Slate: The Modern Denial of Human Nature

The idea that the "soul" or "will" exists entirely separate from the biological functions of the brain. Why the Denial? The fear that if we are "wired" a