Has anyone else noticed that racialists tend to draw false parallels between DNA/genes & computer code/programs? They're not the same. They mistakenly see genes/DNA as fatalistic or strongly deterministic. There's no gene for becoming a musician. We're not "commanded" to do anything.
I cannot overstate how dangerous it is to compare DNA/genes to computer code/programs, especially since the comparison is wrong (and is used by racialists).
Your DNA doesn't carry specific instructions. It's more like a recipe list. Almost all physical and behavioral traits are either moderately or weakly determined by genes---not strongly. We're not commanded to carry out specific actions either, nor are we programmed to execute certain tasks.
@nadiaalbelushi Are you suggesting that there is something beyond heredity and environmental input that might be termed "free will"? I believe our behaviour is completely deterministic.
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