Calmversations 319 | Bypassing Bias with Dr. Dina McMillan
Nov 21, 2020
Dr. Dina McMillan, a social psychologist dedicated to domestic violence prevention and intergroup relations, delves into intriguing discussions on societal biases and manipulation. She critiques traditional anti-racism training, advocating for a more healing-focused approach. The conversation also examines the perilous nature of tribalism and its influence on public perception. McMillan highlights the portrayal of Black women in media, emphasizing the need for respectful dialogue. Lastly, she introduces her 'Healing the Rift' program as a response to systemic racism.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
How Abusers Embed Beliefs Deeply
- Dina McMillan explains abusers use focused influence tactics to embed ideas into the limbic and reptilian brain.
- That embedding makes those beliefs resistant to rational argument and change.
Learn The Tactics To See Them
- Learn the common manipulation tactics so you can spot them quickly, Dina McMillan advises.
- She says spotting tactics feels like a superpower that prevents being romantically fooled.
Book Uses Abuser Voice Beside Analysis
- Dina McMillan describes her book layout with the abuser's voice on the left and her analysis on the right.
- She used real offenders' words (cleaned up) to teach victims how abusers think.
