Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People

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Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People by Mahzarin Banaji and Anthony Greenwald explores the concept of hidden biases, or "mindbugs," that reside in our unconscious mind and unconsciously influence our actions and behaviors, often in conflict with our conscious beliefs. The book discusses the Implicit Association Test (IAT) as a measure of these biases and presents research demonstrating their impact on discrimination. It delves into stereotypes and their societal consequences, particularly the subtle and covert forms of discrimination rooted in implicit biases, and concludes by examining potential methods for mitigating these biases. Sensitive topics such as racial discrimination and exclusion are discussed in the book.