Super Short Summary

In his nonfiction book The Blank Slate, Harvard-educated experimental psychologist Steven Pinker debunks the idea that the mind is a "blank slate," arguing that our brains are hardwired with universal attributes. He also discredits the concepts of the Noble Savage and the Ghost in the Machine, showing that cognitive science supports intrinsic human nature and innate cognitive faculties, while proposing conscious choices to overcome our predispositions. The book addresses sensitive topics such as violence and genetics.