Modern Wisdom #665 - Cory Clark - 5 Forbidden Topics That Psychology Won’t Discuss
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Aug 10, 2023 
Cory Clark, an Assistant Professor of Social Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, dives into the murky waters of self-censorship in academia. He discusses how certain inconvenient truths about misogyny may be politically charged myths. The conversation reveals shifting gender biases, where recent trends show more favor for women. Clark also scrutinizes the dynamics of gender in athletic performance and mentorship, all while advocating for the pursuit of truth in science amidst a landscape of controversial narratives.
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Misogyny Myth?
- Pervasive misogyny may be a myth in modern Western societies.
- Biases often favor women, yet narratives emphasize anti-female bias.
Measuring Bias
- Measuring societal bias accurately is complex.
- Biases that once favored men now often favor women.
Fake Article Study
- A study used fake articles about gender differences.
- Articles favoring men were deemed sexist, while those favoring women were not.