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Bringing Implicit Bias to Consciousness with Ryan Wynett - Ep 52 The Third Place
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When we hear the word "bias," it is often heard with a negative connotation. In reality, we all have bias and it's neither good nor bad. Ryan Wynett defines bias as "the attitude or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions and decisions in an unconscious manner."
Our biases are based on our personal experiences, and most often through indirect influences. Approximately 95% of all thinking is unconscious, and biases simply help our brains to make decisions process information quickly. Recognizing that we have bias is not intended to be an attack on our character, rather, it's up to us to choose what to do with bias when we see it show up in our minds.
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Ryan Wynett is the Manager of Implicit Bias Initiatives at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
freedomcenter.org
https://freedomcenter.org/visit/permanent-exhibits/open-your-mind-understanding-implicit-bias/
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The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.
We “go there” on things such as…
How anger is beautifulHow to find presence amidst chaosHow to have difficult conversationsHow to be an allyHow to live with grief
The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.
We've forgotten how to talk to each other… Life has become polarized and dualistic - you’re either with me or against me. To embrace the complex human experience is to see the world through other’s eyes. The Third Place podcast helps with the disconnect. This looks like less conflict and tension and more like a peaceful existence with others. The Third Place podcast restores the art of dialogue.
For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-third-place/donations
When we hear the word "bias," it is often heard with a negative connotation. In reality, we all have bias and it's neither good nor bad. Ryan Wynett defines bias as "the attitude or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions and decisions in an unconscious manner."
Our biases are based on our personal experiences, and most often through indirect influences. Approximately 95% of all thinking is unconscious, and biases simply help our brains to make decisions process information quickly. Recognizing that we have bias is not intended to be an attack on our character, rather, it's up to us to choose what to do with bias when we see it show up in our minds.
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Ryan Wynett is the Manager of Implicit Bias Initiatives at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
freedomcenter.org
https://freedomcenter.org/visit/permanent-exhibits/open-your-mind-understanding-implicit-bias/
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The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.
We “go there” on things such as…
How anger is beautifulHow to find presence amidst chaosHow to have difficult conversationsHow to be an allyHow to live with grief
The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.
We've forgotten how to talk to each other… Life has become polarized and dualistic - you’re either with me or against me. To embrace the complex human experience is to see the world through other’s eyes. The Third Place podcast helps with the disconnect. This looks like less conflict and tension and more like a peaceful existence with others. The Third Place podcast restores the art of dialogue.
For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-third-place/donations
50 min