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sop

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3. Geneticists might refer to this (e.g., an over-population of mediocre white guys) as "the drag of the breed."

Reply to Johnny2X2X (Reply #2)

Fri Jan 31, 2025, 09:37 AM

Jan 2025

The undesirable traits of too many mediocre white males, or the genetic weaknesses prevalent within a closed gene pool, can "drag down" the overall quality of the entire population. Much like genetic diversity produces superior offspring in nature, "the best possible mix of people" in a workplace strengthens the company's bottom line.

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