According to a recent scientific article, a specific variant of the COMT gene can predict whether a child will develop "early-onset antisocial behavior accompanied by attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder".
I'm not saying that this is the gene variant that leads one to become a sociopath. Yet, I can't help wondering whether the process of evolution intended for some of us to be anti-social. People with anti-social tendencies could be the ones who inspire wars. Since death is the mechanism by which natural selection occurs, having more battles would certainly speed the process of evolution.
There is absolutely no such thing as an anti-social behaviour causing gene. There is no proof and never will be. I think some people like to try hide behind this by saying, its not my fault its in my genes. Absolutely shamefull!
This is simply a myth perpetuated by the Psychiatric Industry which is promoted by the pharmacuitical industry all trying to make a bit of extra cash off pills that don't ever solve any problems other that keeping you in a sedated more brain dead state.
Posted by: matt Parker | August 01, 2007 at 11:24 AM