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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.” quote by Barry Schuler
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“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.”

Barry Schuler

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.

Key Takeaway

Focus on shared humanity.

Themes

equality biology identity diversity science

Mood

reflective neutral

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • education curricula
  • diversity training
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

genetics philosophy of self social ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we reconcile sameness with individual differences?
  • What role does environment play?
A Different Perspective

Minor genetic variations can have big impacts.

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