Three Ways Mindfulness Can Make You Less Biased
Cognitive biases may be partly to blame for prejudice, and research suggests that mindfulness can help us correct them.
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Five Ways to Reduce Racial Bias in Your Children
How do we combat racial prejudice? New research reveals how parents influence the formation of bias in children.
Did Resentment Fuel Trump’s Victory?
A political scientist argues that one emotion catapulted the reality-TV star to the White House.
Why We Need Empathy in the Age of Trump
Sociologist Arlie Hochschild explains why we need to understand people on the other side of the political divide—and how empathy can be a…
Can Empathy Improve Policing?
New training programs that help police to listen, stay calm, and communicate during charged encounters may lead to fewer arrests and less use…
White Racism May Hurt the Health of Both Whites and Blacks
According to a new study, there are more heart-disease-related deaths in overtly racist communities.
How to Avoid Picking Up Prejudice from the Media
News, entertainment, and social media shape how we behave toward different groups of people. How can we limit negative influences?
How to Stop the Racist in You
The new science of bias suggests that we all carry prejudices within ourselves—and we all have the tools to keep them in check.