A new podcast from The Guardian is out. It looks at our genes. Our genes make us who we are. Science reporter Ian Sample talks with Kathryn Paige Harden. She works at the University of Texas. She is a professor of psychology. She studies our DNA. DNA is in our cells. Our DNA changes how we act. Her work looks at genes and risk-taking. It also looks at bad behavior. The podcast brings science to regular people.
Harden wrote a book called Original Sin. The book looks at nature and nurture. Nature is our genes. Nurture is how we grow up. Both affect our behavior. She asks if genes make people do bad things. Bad things include crimes. The book asks hard questions. If genes play a role, does this change blame? Does it change how we punish people? Harden gives careful answers.
The podcast is easy to listen to. Sample asks clear questions. His questions help people understand. Harden explains her work in simple words. She does not make the science too simple. The podcast makes listeners think. It makes them think about free will. Free will is when we choose our actions. It also makes them think about responsibility. By the end, listeners know more about genes. Genes might shape our choices and behavior. You can hear the podcast on Apple Podcasts. You can also hear it on Spotify. The Guardian website has it too.
Sources: theguardian.com
The words in bold are from the article.
| 1. podcast | a. DNA parts |
| 2. genes | b. text |
| 3. talks | c. affect |
| 4. works | d. studies |
| 5. DNA | e. asks |
| 6. changes | f. speaks |
| 7. bad | g. genetic material |
| 8. book | h. show |
| 9. questions | i. wrong |
| 10. shape | j. alters |
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