The Bias Inside Us
Schedule
Mon Feb 24 2025 at 09:00 am to 12:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
6007 Oreg Ave, Boulder, CO, United States, Colorado 80303 | Boulder, CO
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The ProjectThe Bias Inside Us is a community engagement project featuring a Smithsonian traveling exhibition, the centerpiece for local programs and activities that raise awareness about the science and history of bias and what people can do about it. The project is grounded in research and teaches us that bias is inside everyone. It is part of being human. This exhibition provides an opportunity for people to learn about implicit bias and reflect on their own biases and how they impact their actions. Projects like this can expose us to other ideas and groups outside our own. This exposure can lead to meaningful dialogue, positive change, greater empathy, and increased inclusivity.
Project Goals:
· to help people understand and recognize their implicit biases
· to support communities in convening dialogue that will increase awareness
· to inspire more inclusive schools, communities, and workplaces
What to Expect
The Bias Inside Us unpacks and demystifies the concept of bias through compelling images, hands-on interactive and powerful testimonials and videos. The exhibition features six sections:
Introduction
· The Science of Bias
· Bias in Real Life
· Serious Consequences—Bias is All Around Us
· #RetrainYourBrain
· Personal Reflection
The Bias Inside Us is grounded in decades of scientific research and educational work by psychologists Mahzarin R. Banaji of Harvard University and Anthony G. Greenwald, professor emeritus at the University of Washington. They defined the term “implicit bias” through their work on unconscious and conscious mental processes. Their book Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People (Delacorte Press, 2013) explores the biases people carry based on their exposure to cultural attitudes on areas such as gender, race, social class, and disability status.
View this Exhibition at the Boulder JCC - MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!
Self-guided Tours | FREE
February 22, 2025 - March 23, 2025, Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
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Where is it happening?
6007 Oreg Ave, Boulder, CO, United States, Colorado 80303Event Location & Nearby Stays:
