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Apr 2021
52m 33s

Buju Dasgupta - Social Context & Implici...

MIND & LIFE INSTITUTE
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In this episode, Wendy speaks with social psychologist Buju Dasgupta about her work on implicit bias, and the role of social context in shaping the mind. Their conversation covers many topics, including: her path to merging science and social justice; the crucial role of social context in implicit bias; the malleability of implicit bias & the "wallpaper" of ... Show More
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