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Overcoming Racial and Ethnic Biases
33:36 - 43:39 (10:02)
The tendency to be more generous and kind towards people who look more similar to us is a common phenomenon among human beings that leads to racial and ethnic biases across society. Although it is often attributed to physical differences including skin color, similar looking individuals in different racial groups can also face the same problem.
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Despite promoting multicultural societies and diversity, people tend to be more kind and benevolent to those who look like them.
33:36 - 35:52 (02:16)
Summary
Despite promoting multicultural societies and diversity, people tend to be more kind and benevolent to those who look like them. The difficulty of telling diverse people apart, even from an early age, may be rooted in kin selection mechanisms.
ChapterOvercoming Racial and Ethnic Biases
Episode#290 - Dr Diana Fleischman - How Catching Covid Can Change Your Personality
PodcastModern Wisdom
Our biological system is programmed to sometimes make mistakes like the smoke detector that goes off when there isn't a fire, to always err on the side of caution in protecting our health.
35:52 - 37:52 (01:59)
Summary
Our biological system is programmed to sometimes make mistakes like the smoke detector that goes off when there isn't a fire, to always err on the side of caution in protecting our health.
ChapterOvercoming Racial and Ethnic Biases
Episode#290 - Dr Diana Fleischman - How Catching Covid Can Change Your Personality
PodcastModern Wisdom
Inflammation affects not just physical health issues but also impacts mental functioning and behavior.
37:53 - 40:21 (02:27)
Summary
Inflammation affects not just physical health issues but also impacts mental functioning and behavior. Studies show that anti-inflammatory drugs can improve behavior and cognitive performance after administering them to patients.
ChapterOvercoming Racial and Ethnic Biases
Episode#290 - Dr Diana Fleischman - How Catching Covid Can Change Your Personality
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast explores the reasons why men generally have a higher sex drive than women, including biological differences between males and females, the evolutionary advantages for men to procreate, and societal influences that reinforce this stereotype.
40:21 - 42:13 (01:52)
Summary
This podcast explores the reasons why men generally have a higher sex drive than women, including biological differences between males and females, the evolutionary advantages for men to procreate, and societal influences that reinforce this stereotype.
ChapterOvercoming Racial and Ethnic Biases
Episode#290 - Dr Diana Fleischman - How Catching Covid Can Change Your Personality
PodcastModern Wisdom
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced people to change their social and sexual habits, potentially causing long-term effects on behavior and population trends.
42:14 - 43:39 (01:25)
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced people to change their social and sexual habits, potentially causing long-term effects on behavior and population trends. The virus has impacted productivity and physical intimacy, leading to a shift in cultural perspectives and societal norms.