Differences Quote by Barry Schuler
“We are all 99.9 percent genetically equal. It is one one-hundredth of one percent of genetic material that makes the difference between any one of us.”
About This Quote
Source Talk: Tech conference, 2012
Genetic differences are minuscule, making us almost identical at the DNA level.
In simple terms: We’re 99.9% genetically identical.
Focus on shared humanity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education curricula
- diversity training
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we reconcile sameness with individual differences?
- What role does environment play?
Minor genetic variations can have big impacts.