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Podcast: Life Examined
Episode: Where does our individuality come from?
Description: We all have characteristics unique to ourselves, from our intelligence and sexual orientation to our height, weight and food preferences. Where do these traits come from? Are we genetically pre-programmed? What can we learn from studying twins? Why do they display so many similar characteristics even when raised apart? Beyond hereditary and experience, is there also something else in the mix that makes us who we are? Â Get full access to Life Examined at lifeexamined.substack.com/subscribe