

Best of 2024: Anu Gupta | The Science of Breaking Prejudice and Stereotypes
Dec 22, 2024
Anu Gupta, an author and advocate, shares his insights on combating bias and fostering inclusivity. He recounts his journey from childhood experiences in India to tackling systemic bias in the U.S. The conversation dives into how unconscious biases affect our decisions and offers the PRISM toolkit as a strategy to challenge stereotypes. Gupta emphasizes the need for empathy and education in reshaping societal norms, while addressing the damaging effects of stereotypes and the model minority myth on the Asian American community.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
From Sponsorships to Courtroom Bias
01:31 • 4min
Navigating Identity: From Old Delhi to America
05:48 • 36min
Breaking Biases: A Journey Towards Inclusivity
41:45 • 6min
Unpacking Systemic Bias
48:09 • 12min
Unpacking Stereotypes: The Model Minority Myth
01:00:25 • 12min
Rethinking Education and Media's Role in Bias
01:12:17 • 13min
Empathy and Change: A New Perspective
01:25:04 • 6min