Yet the myth persists that genetic determinism is a more im… - Matt Ridley

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Yet the myth persists that genetic determinism is a more implacable kind of fate than social determinism.

Matt Ridley

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Matthew White Ridley, 5th Viscount Ridley, DL, FRSL, FMedSci (born 7 February 1958), usually known as Matt Ridley, is a British journalist who has written several popular science books. He is also a businessman and a Conservative member of the House of Lords.

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Alternative Names: Matthew Ridley, 5th Viscount Ridley • Hon. Matthew White Ridley • Matthew White Ridley, 5th Viscount Ridley • Dr M W Ridley • Matthew White Ridley

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Yet the myth persists that genetic determinism is a more implacable kind of fate than social determinism. - Matt Ridley

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