In this special episode I discuss various topics in evolution and genetics with Art Woods of the Big Biology Podcast. We begin by analysing various ideas associated with the extended evolutionary synthesis, including plasticity, epigentics, and niche construction, discussing the extent to which these ideas are a challenge or merely an addition to the mainstream understanding of evolution. We then consider several common misconceptions about genetics, including the idea of DNA as a blueprint and genetic essentialism. We conclude with a discussion of some politically contentious aspects of genetics.
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Episode 47: Vision Part 3
Episode 46: Vision Part 2
Episode 45: Vision Part 1
Episode 44: Cell Division
Episode 43: Electric Forces and Fields
Episode 42: Gases and Gas Laws
Episode 41: Flotation and Fluid Mechanics
Episode 40: Gun Control
Episode 39: Sovereignty and the State
Episode 38: Neurons and Synapses
Episode 37: Oxidation and Reduction
Episode 36: Consumer Choice Theory
Episode 35: DNA Structure and Function Part 2
Episode 34: DNA Structure and Function Part 1
Episode 33: Disturbing Social Psychology Experiments
Episode 32: Light and Optics
Episode 31: Solutions and Mixtures
Episode 30: Systems of Government
Episode 29: Operant Conditioning
Episode 28: Classical Conditioning
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