Instinct and Genetic Memory?

Question

Are they the same thing, or can they be seperate things? Enlighten me plz

Answer 1

Separate I think, Instinct is your subconscious at work generally but genetic memory is much deeper,  Yes I know people will say there is no proof that Genetic Memory has not been proved,  but then so are so many things that work.

Answer 2

Yes, this is genealogy, but here's my answer:

There is a difference. Instinct is an unreasoned, automatic response mechanism between stimulus and response: genetic memory is an additional brain-based analytical function that modifies the interaction by examining the perception and determining the proper response. Think of it as an enhancement: sort of like when Vista automatically (and with sheer determinism) can figure out which driver to use for an attached printer, whereas DOS 3 could not.

An added feature of the system. Personally, I usually operate on instinct; should use my in-built "wizard" more, and don't use my accumulate extra-genetic wisdom nearly enough.

Instinct is the trunk of the tree; genetic memory is a branch of that tree that only some life-forms have. The difference is subtle, but it would be wrong to suggest they are the same thing.

Answer 3

This is the genealogy section.  We research dead people here.

Your question will probably get a  much better response over in science and mathematics (maybe biology).