Sure, heredity means that you look like your great-aunt Talullah or have those weird earlobes like your cousin Leo’s, but it means so much more. We now know that heredity influences almost every aspect of our physical, mental, and emotional selves. We know that external forces can influence what we pass on to our children. Your decisions now could potentially have an impact on generations you won’t be around to meet. Check out what our dozens of poets, authors and artists have to say about heredity.