Wilson starts this chapter by asking what is human nature? And here is when he introduces us to the idea of epigenetic rules:
It is the epigenetic rules, the hereditary regularities of mental development that bias cultural evolution in one direction as opposed to another, and thus connect the genes to culture.
Prescriptive genes can design the brain to learn and respond with equal alacrity to any experience.
Kin selection: is the natural selection of genes based on their effects on individuals carrying them plus the effects the presence of the genes has on all the genetic relatives of the individuals, who still live and are capable either of reproducing or of affecting the reproduction of blood relatives.
Humans appear to pass from the pure instinct to pure rational choice.
It is the epigenetic rules, the hereditary regularities of mental development that bias cultural evolution in one direction as opposed to another, and thus connect the genes to culture.
Prescriptive genes can design the brain to learn and respond with equal alacrity to any experience.
Kin selection: is the natural selection of genes based on their effects on individuals carrying them plus the effects the presence of the genes has on all the genetic relatives of the individuals, who still live and are capable either of reproducing or of affecting the reproduction of blood relatives.
Humans appear to pass from the pure instinct to pure rational choice.