What is Steven Pinker's blank slate theory?
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.
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