We all have implicit biases. So what can we do about it? | Dushaw Hockett | TEDxMidAtlanticSalon

[@eagleeyedesigns]

Take off the blinders and start living your life with the awareness of what you are doing and how it effects the world around you. You are not the center of the universe but the light that you shine still can affect those around you.

[@lornenoland8098]

We ALL have preconceptions about almost everything and everyone. Just have enough self awareness to know that, and check yourself before you act to think if your preconceptions are affecting your actions.

[@cleanslate2004]

I love that we're having conversations about it . Why shouldn't we if Freedom of speech has any credibility. The thing is bias is not exclusive to color, Ethnicity, culture & class. The list is endless & includes age. We use to call it the generation gap because if you haven't been around the block a few times you would'nt know what going on there. Another words what's new to our youth is not so new to the aged. It's simply the learning curve with changing times mixed in there. On top of that we don't all share the same experiences & heart aches at the same time. Insisting that were all biased or rascist to some degree doesn't inspire those who might be to concider it. It also doesn't even motivate those who might otherwise lend an ear to listen. Instead it blatantly assumes the worst from those who might take pride in doing the right thing. To them those pointing the finger look more biased. My mom & dad use to say you can't judge a book by its cover & unless you've experienced an on going pattern of behavior in someone you should always give the benefit of the doubt. Even if you do eventually see a pattern it's not your business to rehabilitate them. You can't fix everyone & everything but you can be the change for others to see.

[@DankMcDANK1738]

I will continue to associate corporate with greed and disgust.

[@johannadenning6739]

I need him to explain everything that I struggle to understand to me, he does a beautiful job.

[@mackieme8927]

I believe these videos should be shown in schools!

[@tammygarrett8427]

they are

[@zalbortroxzalbortox1565]

As an autistic individual I've been on the receiving end of quite a lot of implicit bias.

[@DJTS1991]

I hear you, man.

[@edwinamendelssohn5129]

People don't know everything.

[@TotalWater-d2o]

It's not implicit. They dont like you because you act weird, and you act weird because you're autistic.

[@kimtaro9575]

Same, and when I try to explain it they are not willing to hear me out.

[@markk34]

How do you recognise it? Is everyone assumed to have one? Or do some people inherently not/do have? How do you measure it? Who is trusted to measure it? How do we ensure it’s regulated? Which biases are most important? Or are they all the same? When does a discernment become a bias? Who is tasked to tell so? How do you know you don’t have it? How can you tell someone who had it, no longer has it? How can you tell if a bias assumption is actually true or false. what do we do if an assumption based on a bias is in fact true? Where do biases arise? Do all biases have real world effects? Etc etc ......

[@Shockguey]

It's just a pseudoscience psyop to say everyone's a bigot.

[@JezaLoki]

@@Shockguey correct. Worse still, it's a way of convincing people they have a "disease" in order to sell them a "cure".

[@davruck1]

@@Shockguey everyone has implicit bias, but only whites get offended because whites judge themselves as hard as they judge others. They can’t take it when their hypocrisy is exposed. Most blacks don’t really care about bias, it’s part of life. It only gets annoying when whites claim they don’t have bias, and that they’re always right.

[@Shockguey]

@@davruck1 "most blacks don't really care about bias" What are you saying exactly?

[@Chris-i0i0i0]

@@Shockguey No it isn't.

[@Itwasntalieitwastrueinmymind]

Thank goodness for YT & Ted talks

[@nathanroberson]

@1:30 got the definition wrong. Bias is way broader ,and includes much more than just people. I’m confused why he’s making this mistake.

[@tertiarywitness4010]

Bias Mitigation 1. Become aware of them 2. Know they exist 3. Know everyone has them 4. Learn not to act on them

[@alexthebest1869]

Dwayne Bosman I have an assignment and this is helpful

[@edwinamendelssohn5129]

Sometimes they're correct though

[@Chris-i0i0i0]

@@edwinamendelssohn5129 Example?

[@edwinamendelssohn5129]

@@Chris-i0i0i0 Doctors use IB when they see patterns. Employers when they see patterns. Stores when they see patterns.

[@Chris-i0i0i0]

@@edwinamendelssohn5129 A pattern by itself isn't a bias. Extrapolating from a small sample size to make a decision about a larger group potentially is a bias. If a white american doctor is presented with a patient who has a pattern of symptoms that in 90% of cases is gastroenteritis, and 10% of cases is stomach cancer, they first treat for the gastroenteritis because its more likely to be that, and treatment will be quicker, cheaper and less damaging to the patient. If that treatment doesn't work, they will explore for the cancer. The pattern recognition wasn't a bias. It was a tool. If that same doctor takes a look at the patient list for the day, sees they have one space left for an appointment and two people requesting to see the doctor, both presenting with the exact same problem, and they make a snap decision to choose the patient with the name that sounds like it is a white American rather than the one that might be an Asian American, then that probably is a bias.

[@HoneyBeeSweeet]

This comment section is disappointing. It feels like a lot of people looking for excuses not to believe implicit bias exists

[@gushung0]

YT comment section on these matters will always disappoint.

[@devonmarr9872]

The criticism is more that implicit bias does not shape behaviour by any measurable means And this year having a bias outside of the realm of your own consciousness Then there is no way you can correct it

[@alexmook6786]

Because it doesnt.

[@spaceydayz2]

People don't believe in implicit bias because it doesn't exist. There is no evidence to show that it does exist. It's just a hypothetical thought and not backed by any scientific proof. If anything, bias is learned behavior. Such as a cat being attacked by a dog for the first time. If the cat survives, it may have a bias against dogs. Or if a person is attacked by a cat when they are young, they may not like cats. Its not implicit, it's learned from an interaction.

[@wendellvaldez3662]

Thank you Dushaw Hockett!

[@michaelto9647]

thank you Mr Dushaw

[@jshir17]

*Recognize that not all minorities or forms of Discrimination/Bias have legally protected status or categories. For example: there is intentional & unintended discrimination against Introverts and those Below average Height (heightism).* *And bias exists against Blue-eyed folks, left-handers, and those with wavy/curly hair as these people are not in the majority.*

[@PinkyPuff69]

And? It feels like you’re somehow minimizing this particular experience. Each experience is valuable and sometimes we need to look at specific examples of implicit bias.

[@franbrokaw7965]

Discrimination based on eye color or height is not generally lethal. Skin color bias kills people frequently.

[@ezra5514]

@@franbrokaw7965 height kinda is though. The shorter you are the less money you make, also an increase in potential suicide.

[@ninnikins4768]

These Biases have literally zero affect on your life beyond 12th grade.

[@Chris-i0i0i0]

@@ninnikins4768 Wrong. Introvert bias has a massive impact on things like the partner you end up with, the jobs you get and the friends you have. Read Malcolm Gladwells blink for evidence of how height bias effects people.

[@TiiiBiiiMeows]

Brilliant. I look forward to reading your book

[@BartholomewCounty]

I think implicit bias is rooted in the fact that the human brain in babies and young children are programmed to recognize faces of their own race. This is obviously amplified if that child rarely experiences any other faces until they begin going to school. Then, in many rural schools as well as some urban schools they still may not be exposed to very many different faces. I suspect that part of the reason we have facial recognition is so that we can recognize impending danger, from animals or other humans. Just seeing a face we don’t recognize that is a different race it could give you s sense of fear. All these factors apply to implicit bias.

[@Plebus3]

damn i didn't think about it that way. do you think a parent can stop someone having an implicit bias or at least lower it as much as possible?

[@BartholomewCounty]

@@Plebus3 it would be something every parent should endeavor to do always. Maybe firm diversity groups so kids can experience people who look different.

[@Chris-i0i0i0]

That doesn't explain all the 9ther forms of bias.

[@jeffreynorman9180]

Why should the facial differences that sometimes go along with race be more noticeable or salient than other facial differences?

[@cartergomez5390]

Yes, children should be exposed to different faces and not just read about them in a book. I grew up in a rural little town and all we have is Mexican and Mexican American faces! A few white people but it's mostly Latin people since we all live next to the border.

[@kashennasistrunk9503]

This is sooo great! Awesome sharing on the topic!

[@lindsay1971]

Bit of a stretch considering the developers of the test he mentioned have said their test is not accurate and shouldn’t be used for the purposes he is stating. The test itself has a poor retake score (30% lower than the minimum standard).

[@CynymonGirl]

Where is this so-called "TEST"?

[@Entheos84]

@@CynymonGirl It is the IAT test for free to take at harvard. It is only for group biases as far as I know.

[@jscottupton]

It can NOT be repeated often enough. The TEST he mentions is NOT ACCURATE. The DEVELOPERS of the test he mentions have said that their test is NOT ACCURATE. The test has a VERY POOR repeatability scoring. YOU control your own behavior to a VAST degree. Perhaps not 100 percent. But CERTAINLY a lot more than "unconscious bias".

[@killawofe]

Someone missed the context and point of the entire topic

[@dixinormous8539]

You have a lot more control over your own behavior and the decisions that you make than a supposedly widespread unconscious bias of people you never met

[@anyaarcane3809]

Thank you so so much

[@nathanroberson]

@3:00 confused about this example. When you expel children that are damaging the other children’s experiences in aggregate, you are supporting the empowerment of the children in the school, If you allow a dysfunctional atmosphere, and in fact you are incrementaly doing damage to all the children. Ensuring a greater loss of school experience from not removing violence. I would not allow children to attend a school that fosters experiences of violence to all the other children due to having low standards of discipline. Thats shameful.

[@guardianoftruth1468]

IMPLICIT BIASES are a great behavior profiling study as well as Explicit.

[@richardbroad2952]

I have conscious bias... Its called gut feeling..

[@cestmoi5702]

I can’t find this one on Ted site. I’m looking for transcript. Thank you.

[@prithviilangovan8270]

you can click the three dots next to the "save" button, this shows the option of the computer generated transcript, which is generally reliable; It may only be a desktop feature, so try using it in a browser if it doesn't work on your phone :)

[@Seanv12345]

Great talk. Honest and meaningful conversation.

[@salt27dogg]

Implicit bias is antiwhitism

[@N_Frazier]

@@salt27doggsmall minds always get it wrong. These conversations are created for people like you. Is that all you got from this vid? Smh

[@islamdowidar1930]

God specified for us what is right in the Qur’an when he said (O ye who believe! Stand out firmly for Allah, as witnesses to fair dealing, and let not the hatred of others to you make you swerve to wrong and departed from justice. Be just: that is next to piety: and fear Allah. For Allah is well-acquainted with all that ye do )

[@gagewesterhouse9558]

Well every single test and study has shown that unconscious bias training actually makes people MORE biased.

[@nathanstoltzfus7587]

I believe that, can you give me a source?

[@ErenMortel]

i dont believe that, can you give me a source?

[@rachel-sn5es]

that could not be more false what

[@gagewesterhouse9558]

@@rachel-sn5es I linked a source dude. Read it.

[@gagewesterhouse9558]

@@rachel-sn5es virtually every actual study has found that 'unconscious bias' training either has no effect or the opposite effect.

[@satisfaction3306]

"I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do." - Romans 7:15, The Law and Sin There's nothing new under the sun.

[@ems6955]

So what about the fundamentals of reasoning? I cannot know I have an implicit bias? I don't buy the argument. Why? Primarily, the people around me (friends, family, colleagues, etc.,) will tell me if/when there's something seriously wrong. So, does the argument then suggest that others around you (your closest relationships) cannot tell that you have an implicit bias either? Come on, that's ridiculous. I guarantee you if your boss or employer has an issue with an explicit bias or a potential implicit bias other's have noticed, you will know because you'll be pulled into someone's office to discuss it. 2nd, is reasoning. You suggest you cannot introspectively know you have it. I say contemplate your naval, have close relationships where people will be authentic, genuine and "real" with you, and you'll know if/when you have an implicit bias. You also don't indicate whether "implicit bias" is inherently bad or good. Based on the topic of the video, I can surmize you see them as bad, but by reasoning in this fashion (maybe implicit bias is good) does that automatically suggest I have a negative implicit bias? Your argument doesn't allow for a contrary belief, and by presenting one, it would be suggested the user then has a bias toward implicit bias.

[@waymonperry9070]

EMS you’re not factor in the power of “group think”. If your associate primarily with a select group of people who share the same beliefs, it is possible to have these biases and not be aware of it. You see this play out along religious exposure, and/or when you’ve never been expose to other cultures.

[@mojdehsaberin949]

EMS, try taking the IAT test. I was surprised about the result when I took some of them.

[@KITTY10171]

@@waymonperry9070 awesome point

[@amsimon33]

It does depend on who you work with, who you play with, who you spend your time with. If they generally have a similar background, they may think similarly to you and not even notice - unless they/you have become more self-aware.

[@chrismanook3504]

Bravo!!!

[@a84drun]

I found your presentaton intresting, inteligent, and clear. I enjoyed listening to you.

[@equivisiblemine5465]

I wanted to share in a presentation and it doesn't work. Sad as this is a brilliant strategy of engagement.

[@kendramagdales421]

Does anyone know where I can find the transcript for this Ted Talk? Thanks!

[@celiascho]

Press on the three dots under the video and click on "Open Transcript".

[@chettywapfilms1783]

“Point number 3. We can’t criticize my work or the things I say, that’d be a big problem based on work of these researchers that isn’t related to what I’m saying.”

[@pwnage1731]

When did he say or at all imply that?

[@3ookiez]

What are you listening to?

[@JohnDoe-gt8vd]

Maybe talk about something that can be supported beyond a reasonable doubt?

[@Livingtango]

Great talk! Thank you for enlightening us.

[@timmya4000]

...us white people.

[@Thickolas556]

I took the Harvard IAT test and it showed that I did not have an implicit bias. so, what do we do about the boogieman that is implicit bias then? we've gone past thought police into subconscious thought police now? That said the statistics show that the majority of people do have bias toward in groups (a protective measure that has helped keep humans alive for millennia) my only issue with this speech is that it provides a problem without a clearly defined solution. in other words an ill defined call to action that ends up being nothing more than an interesting factoid. Does anyone have a solution for this information going forward?

[@dennisr.levesque2320]

Does anyone have a solution for this information going forward? The first step is to understand what it is and how to recognize it. The next step is to not freak out whenever it's brought up. Then maybe a real conversation can be had to build a consensus about it. There will never be a pill for it.

[@jedimasterham2]

The Harvard IAT test exhibits more "implicit bias" than most people do.

[@natalieg1011]

jedimasterham2 I took it and I got no implicit bias

[@clairemakesthings]

A potential answer - in scientific testing, especially in relation to social psychology, there's an issue called priming - if you make something salient in someone's mind, it can affect how they respond. For example, in a study where women were asked to take a maths test, they performed worse on the test after a man held the door open for them because they were reminded of their gender identity, therefore gender stereotypes (for example that women are worse at maths) and performed worse than if there had been no reminder of gender. In the IAT, if you make someone take a test which involves being biased (which most people don't want to be), then ask them to take it again afterwards the impact of the test is lost because they will be making more of a concerted effort to be less biased. This is why it's so hard to have conclusive evidence for the test as they will have a different mindset going into the second test, but that's also why it might not be that big of a deal that the test-retest validity is so poor. The first test is potentially more representative than the second. Unfortunately this is not an easy problem to fix and is why social psychology gets such a bad rep - it's ridiculously difficult to be certain of phenomena within the human mind, and science loves certainty!

[@jscottupton]

If you took the test multiple times you would get wildly different results. It is a bad test. The authors of the TEST even say that.

[@Jdrbb123]

Being forced to watch this for my college class 🤪

[@Soco0504]

Only watching this because my employer is forcing me to. Who else?

[@iamkleggo]

me too

[@Stew282]

@@iamkleggo I searched "unconcious bias training" on YT because last year was my first year in a new job and I did the unconcious bias training nonsense. This year, I'm going to refuse and I'm looking for good evidence to support my case.

[@ninnikins4768]

@@Stew282 You're gonna find none

[@ejoty_6128]

english teacher forcing me to lol

[@JJ-rc8iu]

Maybe rewatch the video, sit and think about it truly and deeply. Then do some further research on it. It does no harm to think about the unconscious negative morals and prejudices we may hold cause even the most progressive people can have this implicit bias.

[@richgrisham]

What about the implication implied by the implicit bias of implicit bias?

[@jordanzachman686]

I like this conversation. However, the science he is referring to is inaccurate and only scored a .5 on reliability on a 0-1 scale. Implicit bias is very difficult to identify. However when you are self aware then these implicit bias are no long subconscious.

[@daniellem2033]

I don’t know anything about the accuracy but I do agree that mindfulness brings those “implicit biases” to the conscious mind.

[@CynymonGirl]

What is the exact name of this so-called "science" he is referring to?

[@brianmeen2158]

@@CynymonGirl pseudo science

[@killawofe]

I appreciate that self-awareness is the most important aspect of this, but it's an oversimplification, as it isn't a destination, and can come and go. Sometimes you need more information to be able to accurately interpret what you're observing in yourself.

[@dennisr.levesque2320]

Not bad. But the thing about needing someone who's irrationally crazy about you,,,,... I highly doubt that. I might even want to avoid that person. I might want to say, "Hey, knock it off, get real. What's up with you?". Also, I wouldn't limit biases so much as you did. There's all kinds. And, they're not always bad. But, I get what you're saying.

[@FiremarshalM1]

There are many hierarchies at play in our society. Stereotypes are shortcuts based on limited data. But there are reasons they exist.

[@alika207]

I think the person means someone who unconditionally loves you.

[@Stew282]

The science suggests exactly the opposite of what you say. The problem is that your identity and your career, rely on racism - so if it's not there, you have to make it up. You are the problem, not the solution. Get a better attitude and get a real job.

[@cloutdracula807]

that was the longest 12 minutes of my life

[@TheNecessaryEvil]

You can present the material but you can’t make me care.

[@natalieg1011]

I took the test and I have 0 implicit bias

[@malihaislam7837]

congratulations

[@rustyspygoat4089]

I strongly relate to my race

[@waymonperry9070]

Nelly G none?!?!

[@alexmook4746]

Generalized horse poop

[@arthyarth2132]

The IAT looks at racial associations. Biases are present in every aspect of life (ex. wasp = bad/avoid) and aren't always a negative thing. Just because you tested to have no preference for one race over another doesn't mean you are void of ANY biases. Implicit bias absolutely exists and presents itself in countless ways. You can't just "get rid" of implicit biases and stereotypes. All you can do is recognize they exist and make decisions based around that understanding

[@misterlyle.]

Looks like TEDx has hidden my recent comment, which was critical of the topic. Yay for TEDx, celebrating the exchange of ideas. (I deleted the comment, since I didn't post it for my own reading pleasure.)

[@lizardbladez]

what was it

[@misterlyle.]

@@lizardbladez While it isn't a stretch to propose that implicit bias exists, the speaker would have you think that it is the subject of widely accepted scientific theory. That day may come, but it isn't here yet.

[@DNorbs7]

There are comments far more critical than yours that aren't "hidden," so I'm not sure what you're talking about.

[@canman-yi4su]

Who came from class 10 msc text 👇

[@jademarini1335]

That was really difficult to get through. I'm nearly certain this man knows nothing about natural selection.

[@왕감자-g2i]

where the original site of this? I want to see the transcript in Korean

[@loveyhernandez5203]

On the mental associations did anyone else think Mcdonalds when he said corporation?

[@AndiBrierley1981]

Switch the narrative & distribute the power!

[@killawofe]

I enjoyed and appreciated this, but am distracted by the quote at the end. I love the quote he gave, but fail to understand how it fits into the rest of the talk. What did I miss? Not being insulting to Dushaw, just trying to understand thoroughly. Thanks.

[@alika207]

I love you!

[@Gieves244]

I have implicit bias, but I have no desire to do anything about it.

[@dillanhill4439]

Good talk but I disagree with the last statement. I don't think it is good to encourage irrational behaviour. Even though it is about affection irrationality can be unstable and that affection could manifest in over protective and controlling ways for example.

[@earthsoundsuk]

I thought you avatar was a eyelash on my screen. Took me a while hehe

[@RealDealChic]

Awesome

[@secondchanceman7385]

I'm here because my college is trying to propagandize to me

[@ScottyFlysFast]

Lmao what class you in dog? HUMN330 ERAU. I have this and a Ben Shapiro video. I've always like Shapiro and how he destroys people, so we'll see what he has to say. Get that A, king!

[@katgroesbeck7077]

so true

[@thedoorsofperception]

🔥🔥🔥

[@shotgunwillieUS]

This is hysterical…

[@markmckeighan8572]

How about some personal accountability, in addition to judging people by their character instead of the color of their skin. Keep it simple.

[@RamonQuiro7]

9:14

[@RamonQuiro7]

My favorite part

[@RamonQuiro7]

I experienced a lot of shame growing up and I notice I still struggle with it when I'm feeling inadequate

[@TotalWater-d2o]

The claims made in this video are neither convincing nor interesting. Also the implicit association test he alludes to as evidence of implicit bias has been debunked: subsequent research identified that the direction a person initially glances in simply reflects which subject they are most FAMILIAR with and doesnt actually translate into BIASED positive/negative attitudes towards the subjects.

[@mohamedgoldstein5565]

Dont really care about implicit anything. Thank you.

[@gobshite99]

Lost me at "the science of implicit bias" hogwash

[@misterlyle.]

Bingo! If anyone considers it to be a "science," then it is expanding the definition of "soft science." So far, my impression is that this is more in the category of "quack science" or "pseudo science," but calling it either of those seems too generous.

[@jazzcheney5500]

Would it not be a branch of psychology?

[@misterlyle.]

@@jazzcheney5500 It is a controversial topic that is studied by some in the field of Psychology. However, to refer to "the science of implicit bias" is similar to referring to "the science of the Loch Ness Monster." That isn't to say there isn't implicit bias, just that trendy ideas about it are closer to fantasy than science.

[@jazzcheney5500]

What makes you feel that it's closer to fantasy?

[@misterlyle.]

@@jazzcheney5500 It isn't a feeling, it is an observation. Are you familiar with recent information on studies about implicit bias?

[@718junius]

none of the examples he gives of the contradictions between implicit biases and conscious beliefs are at all contradictory. suspending and even expelling disruptive and dangerous students from schools is done to protect the lives and safety of the majority of nondisruptive students who want to learn. also to create an educational environment that doesn't have endless outbursts so those who want to learn can learn. stopping and frisking of men of color is done in neighborhoods and cities where statistically the majority of crime is done by men of color. it would be counterproductive to concentrate on other demographics, when it can be shown on all relevant and scientific data on crime in these areas are being committed by men of color.

[@helenmary9416]

so nuanced and painful I gave up

[@jimjones9168]

Ducky

[@fiascoshenanigans5018]

Yuk

[@pwnage1731]

Why?

[@davidsmith7456]

Great talk but where is your tie? You look much less professional without one.