So on the one hand we have diversity which is touted as a strength because people of different backgrounds bring a wider range of experiences to produce the bes

So on the one hand we have diversity which is touted as a strength because people of different backgrounds bring a wider range of experiences to produce the best results. But also... Somehow those otherwise impactful differences have ZERO bearing on someone's interest in (or even aptitude for) specific career paths? How do you explain that?