Genetics of Field Choice

Large GWAS show genetic variants correlate with which academic field people choose (technical vs social; practical vs abstract), even after controlling for years of schooling. If robust, these signals could influence debates about admissions, career guidance, and how societies interpret aptitude versus opportunity. — This connects genetics to labor‑market sorting and education policy—if genetic correlates of field choice are meaningful, policymakers must confront implications for fairness, selection, and targeted support.