# Stephen Jay Gould: Evolution and Human Equality

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**Created:** [July 29, 2021, 4:34pm UTC](https://discourse.peacefulscience.org/t/stephen-jay-gould-evolution-and-human-equality/14036 "2021-07-29T16:34:09Z")\
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> [@swamidass](#):
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> What do you feel needs to be said that you can’t say?

Caucasians like myself can feel uncomfortable when pointing out genetic differences between human groups. Of course, this wouldn’t apply to all differences. For example, talking about mitochondrial haplotypes is non-controversial, but it does become more difficult when talking about alleles that affect health and physical attributes.

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