Breaking Bias
summary
Argues unconscious biases arise from fast, energy‑hungry brain shortcuts (brain uses ~20% of energy) and the subconscious driving ~90–99% of behavior, shows Dunbar's number 150 as a root of tribal grouping, and uses the Implicit Association Test (IAT) to reveal hidden preferences. Cites concrete results: blind orchestra auditions raised female hire rates from ~10% to ~40%. Finds no known permanent method to erase implicit bias but reports effective mitigations: systems that hide identities, accountability, positive role models and increased exposure.
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chapters (19)
- 0:00Introduction to bias
- 3:13Why I talk about bias
- 4:59Brain science basics
- 7:10Dunbar's number explained
- 10:02Group behavior advantages
- 12:12Drawbacks of group behavior
- 15:22Subconscious brain power
- 17:53Judgments and incomplete info
- 20:26Conscious vs subconscious mind
- 23:54Implicit associations revealed
- 29:13Implicit association test demo
- 30:58Bias origins in infancy
- 33:48Media influence on bias
- 36:25Systemic oppression explained
- 37:30Knowing vs endorsing stereotypes
- 38:57Self-defeating biases
- 39:18Reducing bias impact
- 41:49Action against bias
- 42:59Final audience exercise
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