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Nature vs. Nurture: Why Your Path Is Written in Your DNA, Not Your Upbringing
The nature vs. nurture debate has been going on for centuries, but let’s cut through the noise: nature truly shapes who we are.
Sure, environment plays a role, but if nurture were the dominant force, then people raised in the same home, under the same conditions, with the same rules, would turn out exactly alike. Yet, they don’t. One sibling is rebellious, the other is responsible. One thrives under pressure and the other crumbles. One is emotionally stable, and the other struggles with anxiety. Why? Because who we are is imprinted at birth.
No amount of perfect parenting can override the hardwired elements of personality, temperament, and even fate. DNA, astrological charts, and other unseen forces set the stage for how we cope, respond, and evolve. Some people are born naturally resilient, while others are predisposed to struggle. That’s just reality.
Born This Way: The Unchangeable Blueprint of DNA
Science backs this up: DNA dictates an overwhelming amount of who you are. Your genetic makeup determines:
- Intelligence levels and cognitive abilities.
- Personality traits…
