Mindfulness Medication

  Hey team! Recently, I read The Blank Slate by Steven Pinker, a renowned rationalist, thinker and prolific writer who we all could learn valuable information from. Pinker writes on human nature and society, questioning assumptions many still hold about what shapes our behavior, personality, and societal roles. The book critiques several myths about the foundations of human nature, most notably the ideas of the "Blank Slate," the "Noble Savage," and the "Ghost in the Machine." The central concept Pinker challenges is the “Blank Slate,” or the idea that humans are entirely molded by environment, culture, or parenting. In this view, everything about our personalities, behaviors, and even our gender roles is shaped externally, with little biological foundation. Pinker refutes this, drawing on scientific evidence that demonstrates clearly how genetics plays a significant role in shaping who we are. He does not deny the impact of nurture; our environment matter...