twin studies on genetic traits in politics is based on a flawed methodology and wrong conclusions

What is it about?

This paper exposes the flaws in the twin studies conduced on so-called genetic political traits which are nonexistent. The paper demonstrates the leaps of logic and theoretical flaws in the research design of twin studies and gene-trait associations as they relate to political traits.

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Why is it important?

Anyone interested in the relevance of biological thinking to political behavior, and genetics in particular, should read this paper to gain a critical understanding of the use and misuse of pseudo-scientific reasoning in the social sciences.