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"It’s not clear what, if any, effect these epigenetic changes have in the lives of people"
No shit.
Also let's not pretend that the only response to scientific support of the existence of measurable negative epigenetic effects from generational trauma would be "being nicer." It could also be genetic discrimination. Or sterilization. Or eugenics. Or a tactic in genocidal campaigns.