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Living with Our Genes by Dean Hamer and Peter Copeland explores the impact of genetics on human behavior, arguing that our genetic makeup significantly influences emotions, addiction, thrill-seeking, and other traits. The authors present twin studies to support the idea that genes shape personality, while also recognizing the role of environment. They predict future genetic research will offer personalized medical treatments and ethical challenges, emphasizing the need for thoughtful application of genetic knowledge to improve human health and societal outcomes. The book includes potentially sensitive discussions on addiction and genetic predispositions.