Neil deGrasse Tyson on Oppression

Harvard University President Lawrence Summers asks a panel of scientists what genetic differences could explain why there are fewer women in science.

Neil deGrasse Tyson responds with his experiences as a black man growing up with the many societal roadblocks to becoming a scientist: i.e. "Don't you want to become an athlete?"

Tyson says: "Before we start talking about genetic differences, you have to come up with a system where there is equal opportunity. Then we can have that conversation."

I love that he does this gracefully without tearing down or resorting to attacking President Lawrence Summers. He gives his own perspective based on his experiences rather than focusing on attacking someone else's perceptions.

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