"私たちのほとんどは、人種と収入によって分かれた近隣に住んでいます。私たちの政治はその境界を反映しています。教育を受けた人は教育を受けていない人と話さず、宗教を持っている人は持っていない人と話しません。もし私たちが自分と同じように見え、同じように考え、同じように話し、同じように愛し、同じように学ぶ人々とほとんどの時間を過ごしているならば、それを問題と見なし、それについて何かをすべきです。"

— Michelle Obama

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Simplified Meaning:

People often live and interact within groups that are quite similar to them, whether that's based on income, race, education level, or beliefs. For example, someone who has a college degree might rarely talk to someone who didn't finish high school. This separation affects our understanding and attitudes towards others. It creates a divide where people don’t understand or relate to those who are different from them. Because of this, our communities and political views become more divided. To improve this, we should actively seek out and engage with people who are different from us. This can help us understand various perspectives and reduce divisions in society.