
Mahzarin Banaji — The Mind Is a Difference-Seeking Machine
On Being with Krista Tippett
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Beyond Tolerance: Embracing Understanding
This chapter explores the limitations of tolerance as a civic virtue and advocates for a deeper understanding of differences to promote empathy and social harmony. Through personal anecdotes and a specific test on implicit biases, it highlights the impact of social conditioning on decision-making and media consumption. The discussion also emphasizes the ethical dilemmas faced in personal choices, grounded in the speaker's reflections on their Zoroastrian upbringing and the interplay between ancient beliefs and modern psychology.
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