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Originally Posted by Archaea
Isn't suicide a genetic tendency? And if so, can it really be helped?
I don't believe culture has much of an influence upon suicide, as correlations have established your voodoo science. It's far-fetched. Why not isolate the genetic code which influences an individual toward suicide rather blame culture.
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I actually am unaware so my response here would be just a guess.
I also have no problem with the hypothesis that suicide is a genetic pre-disposition. That is not outlandish.
However, like with all other pre-dispositions, do you not agree that external variables influence the likelihood of acting upon said disposition?
Living in a culture where non-conformity results in spiritual, social, emotional, and often physical ostracization is likely not a healthy alternative for those who are genetically pre-disposed to suicide.