Has phrenology wrapped back around to being credible yet?
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Replying to @drethelin
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@drethelin I was told in 5th grade that we're "more scientific now" bc we disbelieve in phrenology. The illogic stuck in my craw. >2 replies 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @MorlockP
Phrenology has long struck me as plausible. Might not genes that influence behaviors & aptitudes also influence skull shape?
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Replying to @MorlockP
@MorlockP@drethelin not really no. It's also pumping the natural bias we have against people we find unattractive.4 replies 0 retweets 3 likes -
Replying to @bitemyapp
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@bitemyapp@drethelin "not really, no" is pretty weak for a blanket denial that it MIGHT be possible. Data, not opinions.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @MorlockP
@MorlockP@drethelin without strong evidence in favor, there are a lot of reasons to default to, "nah"1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @bitemyapp
@bitemyapp@drethelin hand wavy metrics for when we should default always bug me. Label it "unknown" and be honest.1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @MorlockP
@MorlockP@drethelin ...what? No. It's been thoroughly disproven.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @bitemyapp
Testosterone affects both behavior and face shape. So, actually, at least one aspect of phrenology has been PROVEN
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Replying to @MorlockP
@MorlockP@drethelin that's not *at all* an aspect of phrenology1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
@bitemyapp @drethelin I'm out. Untag plz.
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