Chapter
Addressing Unconscious Bias
2:38:53 - 2:44:34 (05:41)
The speaker shares their experience of addressing unconscious bias, including someone who refused to date Asian men because of stereotypes, and the importance of cultural immersion to broaden perspectives.
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The speaker talks about the prevalence of unconscious bias and stereotypes within societal norms, including the example of a friend who did not want to date Asian men due to stereotypes about their size.
2:38:53 - 2:42:09 (03:16)
Summary
The speaker talks about the prevalence of unconscious bias and stereotypes within societal norms, including the example of a friend who did not want to date Asian men due to stereotypes about their size. The importance of bringing these biases to the surface is emphasized to prevent fear and paralysis.
ChapterAddressing Unconscious Bias
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The speaker shares how her friend learned to overcome bias by immersing herself in a different culture, starting with attending a mosque during Ramadan, and eventually forming genuine connections with people from that culture to replace her biases with understanding.
2:42:09 - 2:44:34 (02:25)
Summary
The speaker shares how her friend learned to overcome bias by immersing herself in a different culture, starting with attending a mosque during Ramadan, and eventually forming genuine connections with people from that culture to replace her biases with understanding.