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Episode 1939:
Dr. Jenny Brockis shares a deeply personal experience of workplace pregnancy bias to highlight how unconscious bias can undermine fairness and decision-making. She explores the science behind our mental shortcuts, the consequences of unchecked bias, and the practical strategies that help us build a more equitable and aware workplace.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.drjennybrockis.com/2013/7/3/breaking-bias/
Quotes to ponder:
"The reality is we are all biased and probably to a far greater extent than we either know or care to admit to."
"Bias is simply a mental shortcut in our unconsciousness that allows us to perceive the world in a certain way and contributes to the decisions we make."
"Because we don't realise the extent of our biases, we often don't know the difference between being right about our beliefs, and believing we are right."
Episode references:
K. Schulz's TED Talk on Being Wrong: https://www.ted.com/talks/kathryn_schulz_on_being_wrong
