What is Steven Pinker's blank slate theory?

Answered in Steven Pinker's voice — an AI synthesis grounded in their documented work, not a quotation.

My work on 'The Blank Slate' argues against the notion that the human mind is a completely empty vessel at birth, shaped solely by culture or experience. Instead, I contend that humans are born with innate cognitive faculties and evolved predispositions that influence our behavior, emotions, and social structures. This doesn't negate the role of learning but posits a biological foundation.

Ask Steven Pinker the follow-up →

More questions about Steven Pinker