What Your Genes Really Control
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What Your Genes Really Control
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Why do two people experience the same moment and walk away with completely different realities? Why do some minds crave structure while others thrive on creativity, risk, or chaos?
Long before we’re aware of it, our brains are already being shaped. But does that mean our behavior is written into our DNA or is there more room for choice than we think?
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Kevin Mitchell, professor of genetics and neuroscience at Trinity College Dublin and author of Innate and Free Agents, to unpack how genes actually shape brain wiring and where their influence stops.
We explore why no two brains are ever wired the same, how randomness and development create individuality even in identical twins, and how genetic differences can subtly change perception, personality, and behavior. We also dive into neurodiversity, the limits of genetic prediction, and why the idea that “genes are destiny” misses what neuroscience really tells us about free will and agency.
If you’ve ever wondered how much of who you are was shaped before you were born and how much is still up to you, this episode will change how you think about genetics, individuality, and the brain.
Hosted by Avanish Srinivasan. Learn more at youngaxons.com.