Many artists and scholars have pointed out that ultimately art depends on human nature. – Steven Pinker
Art works because it appeals to certain faculties of the mind. Music depends on details of the auditory system, painting and sculpture on the visual system. Poetry and literature depend on language. – Steven Pinker
There has to be innate circuitry that does the learning, that creates the culture, that acquires the culture, and that responds to socialization. – Steven Pinker
As many political writers have pointed out, commitment to political equality is not an empirical claim that people are clones. – Steven Pinker
Its interesting when people make comments about celebrities weight gain or lack of weight gain as if theyre a medical professional thats treating that celebrity. Like, This doctor does not treat Jessica Simpson, but thinks her weight is unhealthy. If you dont treat her, then how do you know? – Busy Philipps