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Originally Posted by ThurgreedMarshall
Our biggest problem in this country is that we design everything to avoid interaction with people who are not like us. Cities surely aren't perfect and people sure try to craft an experience in which they mix with people unlike them as little as possible, but it's just not possible to live in them and not have some exposure to different types of people, more opportunity, lots of ideas and differing viewpoints, actual interactions with other cultures, exposure to smart and accomplished women or any in positions of authority,* etc. Education. Ongoing.
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In cities that are smaller and less dense than yours, you can still isolate yourself in your car. Transporting yourself other than in a car (i.e., transit, biking, walking) means at least some exposure to people who aren't like you.
