This is important to realize: racial bias doesnt need to be conscious or intentional to be there. You may not even know you have it. In fact, Ill wager you do. Ive come to understand that were all racists. The effects, however, in practical life are vast. The key to “fast thinking” discrimination is that we all share it. Good intentions do not guarantee immunity. One study published in 2007 asked subjects in a video-game simulation to shoot at people who were holding a gun. (Some were criminals; some were innocent bystanders.) African-Americans were shot at a higher rate, even those who were not holding guns. nytimes/2015/01/04/upshot/the-measuring-sticks-of-racial-bias-.html?_r=1&abt=0002&abg=0
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