Originally Posted by
BassNotBass
As for the "nature" vs "nurture" debate... genetics help determine the development of the brain however an individual can also change the brain and how it works by learning and growing. Psychological development isn't easy and it can be painful... it involves rewiring/reprogramming... accepting one's weaknesses and having the will and want to overcome them... it exposes vulnerabilities and is the reason why some people choose to take the easy way out and not develop psychologically.
I would concur with you, if it were not for one little fact - it is scientifically and empirically proven that there are indeed hard, quantifiable differences from normal people to those that are hard wired for all sorts of immoral, deviant and criminal behaviors. So that is not a debate anymore where different opinions are voiced; it's a proven fact. It is hard for some people to grasp that concept; as it was for me, but in light of new scientific evidence, only conclusion is that some people are evil by their nature, that's simply how it is. As soon as I realized not everyone is good, life got better for me as I learned how to recognize those, and then avoid contact with such people. If you choose to see that and understand it, better for you.
http://tamagawariver.blogspot.com/20...-see-scan.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6198704.stm