April 4, 2025 • 15 mins
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(00:00):
Hello and welcome back to Bias Busters, 15 minutes with the Morris perspective.
I'm your host Connie Morris and I'm excited to have you here on our seventh
episode, Education, Learning to Reduce Bias.
Today we're talking about the power of education in combating bias.
(00:23):
As Nelson Mandela wisely said, education is the most powerful weapon which you
can use to change the world.
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
So let's dive into how learning can help us reduce bias and create a more inclusive society.
(00:48):
So as an educator, I always love learning. And as like a long-term learning,
this is probably my favorite episode.
And I hope you're enjoying learning how to bust bias or bias buster in a 15 minutes or less.
Love to hear how you're enjoying it. Today, we're going to kick it off with a little fun, as always.
(01:09):
So I want you to imagine you're an explorer on a quest for knowledge.
Your mission, if you choose to receive it, is to discover the best resources
for learning about bias and inclusivity.
I've got a treasure map of recommendations that will lead you to some amazing
books, documentaries, and of course, and courses.
(01:34):
Ready, set, let's go.
So first up on our treasure map in the world of books.
Books are incredible portals for different perspectives and experiences.
Here are a few gems to add to your reading list.
First one, of course, my book, of course, Rethinking Implicit Bias Training by Connie Morris.
(02:01):
This book delves into the complexities of implicit bias and offers practical
strategies for recognizing and addressing these biases.
It's a must-read for anyone committed to creating a more inclusive environment.
This book is a textbook recommended for educators.
(02:22):
It has quizzes, and at the end of each chapter, some interactive questions,
open-ended questions that allow your students or even yourself to go back through
the material and to answer those questions.
So that's fun stuff. Number two, it's a book in my library.
(02:44):
It's called Blind Spots, Hidden Biases of Good People by, I'm going to spell this for you.
First name is M-A-H-Z-A-R-I-N.com.
R is a middle name, and then last name is B-A-N-A-J-I.
(03:05):
And second author is Anthony G.
Greenwald, G-R-E-E-N, Wald.
And this book explores the concept of implicit biases and how it affects our
perceptions and actions.
It is essential for understanding and addressing our own biases.
(03:27):
Number three, this is an older book.
It's called Whistling Vivaldi.
I'll spell it V-I-A-V-I-V-A-L-D-I.
And it says how, title is How Stereotypes Affect Us and What We Can Do.
And it says, yeah, what we can do.
The title is Whistling Vivaldi, How Stereotypes Affect Us.
(03:51):
And what we can do is by Claude M.
Steele, S-T-E-E-L. Steele research on stereotype threats, offering valuable
insights on how stereotypes impact performance and behavior.
And number four, so you want to talk about race. And so it's written by,
(04:15):
I'm going to spell it, I-J-E-O-M-A-O-L-U-O.
This book provides a straightforward, engaging discussion on race and racism,
making it a great starting point for conversation about these critical topics.
So these are, you know, hardcore books. So if you want to get serious about
(04:37):
education, learning to reduce bias, boom, I gave you some great books to start.
I'll give you the titles again, and you can pretty much go to Amazon and you can search it by title.
It's Rethinking Implicit Bias by Connie Morris, Blindspot.
Blind spot, hidden biases of good people, and whistling, vavadi,
(05:01):
how stereotypes affect us, what we can do, and what we can do.
And then number four, so what, so you want to talk about race.
So you can listen to the tape again and get those. All right,
let's do it. Okay, next, let's venture into the land of documentaries.
Visual storytelling can be a powerful tool for understanding and emphasizing.
(05:27):
With different perspectives. That word perspective keeps coming up.
So Morris perspective, hope that sticks in your mind.
There are a few documentaries that are sure to open your eyes.
And this one I use in my class too.
It's called 13th. It's directed by, just look up 13th. That's popular.
You can find that, I think it's on Netflix. This documentary explores the history
(05:50):
of racial inequalities in the United States, focusing on the nation's prisons.
It's a powerful and eye-opening film that highlights systemic biases.
This is a powerful film. It's right to the chorus.
It's not boring. It just opens up right to it and keeps the interest throughout the whole documentary.
(06:12):
The Social Dilemma, directed by Jeff Orlowski.
While not solely focused on bias, this documentary provides insights into how
social media can reinforce and amplify biases through algorithm and echo chambers.
So we cover that in my other podcast about media and biases.
(06:34):
So if you cover that in your courses, that'd be great.
If you just want to know how How Media Biases Affect Our Social.
How media biases affect our society.
Great, great, great, great documentary.
And the third one is called The Crip Camp.
It's a CRIP camp, C-R-I-P camp,
(06:56):
a disability revolution directed by Nicole Newman and James Lebrecht.
This inspiring documentary tells a story of a groundbreaking summer camp for
teens with disability and its role in igniting disability rights movements.
So this is another great documentary talking about pretty much bias with disabilities.
(07:21):
So this keeps that spread out nice.
So I'll repeat these again. So documentaries that I recommend is The 13th,
The Social Dilemma, and Crip Camp, A Disability Revolution, directed by Nicole
Newman and James Abrecht.
Finally, let's uncover some treasure troves of online courses.
(07:43):
These courses can provide structured learning and practical strategies for reducing biases.
And so these courses are, I think they're not free, but they're good if you
want to learn more about biases.
For number one, this is one that I use for my research and it is Understanding
(08:06):
Implicit Bias by Ohio State University.
Oh, this one is free. The free online course offers a comprehensive overview
of implicit bias and provides strategies for recognizing and addressing it.
Number two, I want to repeat the other one. I said that kind of fast.
Understanding Implicit Bias by Ohio State University.
(08:28):
Number two, Race and Cultural Diversity in Americans' Life and History.
And this one's by the University of Illinois.
This course explores the impact of race and cultural diversity in the United States.
Offering historical context and current perspectives. I looked at that. The price varies.
(08:50):
I think each course is like $29.
Managing Bias, Facebook offers it. This course is designed to help individuals
understand and identify and manage bias in the workplace and beyond.
And then, of course, I have a course. It's a Rethinking Bias Academy.
It's offered through the Morris Bias Initiative, LLC. You can have access to
(09:13):
that right through my website.
It provides a comprehensive, interactive approach to understanding and addressing implicit bias.
The academy includes various courses and resources designed to help individuals
and organizations recognize and overcome biases.
It's a self-paced learning. The courses are designed to allow learners to progress
(09:36):
at their own pace, removing the pressure of deadlines. It's a certification
upon completion of courses.
Participants receive certification, acknowledging their expertise in the subject matter.
Diverse modules. The Academy offers multiple modules covering topics such as
racial bias, gender discrimination, intersectionality of different biases.
(10:01):
The Rethinking Bias Academy by Connie Morris is offered through Morris Bias Initiative, LLC.
It provides a comprehensive and interactive approach to understanding and addressing implicit bias.
The academy includes various courses and resources designed to help individual
organizations overcome biases.
So that is pretty much that. And so once again, you have these nice trove of online courses.
(10:29):
I recommend my Rethinking Bias but you can also explore the Understanding Implicit
Bias at Ohio you can understand the race and culture and diversity in American
life and history at the University of Illinois Managing Bias by Facebook and
once again Rethinking Implicit Bias Academy.
(10:49):
Education, no matter which one you choose, which books you read,
there's something to get you started so that you can have a different perspective.
It helps raise awareness in implicit bias and in bias.
Education is a powerful tool for combating bias. By expanding our knowledge
and understanding, we can challenge our assumptions and develop a more inclusive
(11:10):
attitude and attitudes and behavior.
Behavior, whether through books, documentaries, or courses.
There's countless resources available to help us on this journey.
Okay, so before we wrap it up, let's take a moment just to reflect.
That was a lot of information, a lot of information.
And since I have a few more minutes left on my 15 minutes, I want to just kind
(11:35):
of go over it really slow, just in case you missed it. So some books that I
recommended was Rethinking Implicit Bias Training by Connie Morris.
Blindspot, that's a very good one too. Blindspot, Hidden Bias of Good People.
I looked over these other books, Whistling, Vivati, those are older books,
(11:58):
how stereotypes affect us and what we can do.
And then so what you want to do is talk about race
i haven't had a chance to review those i have other resources
if you really get my book you can actually go through
the you know look in the references and there's a
lot of great books that you can use for those another one i recommend is white
fragility by robin d'angelo and nice racism which are two books he also has
(12:24):
some activities that you can do same similar to my book so you can kind of like
use it like a workbook so you can study as you go.
Good documentaries. There's a lot of them out there. So if you just start looking
for them, you can find them.
13th, like I said, I use that in my courses. The Social Dilemma,
I have a chance to review that. I'm going to do that later on today.
(12:47):
And then the CRIP camp. And if you're looking for some online courses just to
review, like I said, I recommend Rethinking Bias Academy.
Just take a look and review that on my website, Morris Bias Initiative, LLC.
Connect right to the Rethinking Bias Academy. Get a good overview of what I offer.
(13:08):
Like I said, there's other online courses out there.
There's free online courses, Understanding Implicit Bias by Ohio State University.
Diversity, that's a really great course.
And then race and cultural diversity in American life and history,
that goes into a lot of the history.
And I think that starts off at $29, which is reasonable.
(13:29):
And then managing bias by Facebook. So you can actually go to Facebook and find courses.
So everyone's offering some type of course on bias, which I think is a great
idea. And so remember, you never can go wrong with education.
So always find a book to read and have it in your background,
have it in your, like something that you're always reading a chapter a day or
(13:50):
something that you can grow on.
So that's your assignment for this next, the next week or so,
just to go find you a book to read or a final resource.
It doesn't have to be the sources I gave you. There's so many out there,
but those are some recommended resources.
So before we wrap it up, let's take a moment to reflect. Think about the last
(14:10):
time you learned something new about a different culture or perspective or experience?
How did it change your view on the world? When you learn something new,
how did it change your view?
What impact did it have on your understanding of bias or anything?
Take a moment and just jot down those thoughts. When you learn something new,
(14:32):
a lot of times when we learn something new, we're going to tell someone about it.
So when you learn something new, how did it change you?
And I love this quote about what Nelson Mandela said, education is the most
powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
And so great job. Remember, learning is a lifetime journey.
(14:55):
The more we educate ourselves, the better equipped we are to reduce bias and
promote inclusivity in our community.
Thank you for today's episode of Bias Busters, 15 minutes with the Morris perspective.
Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.
Thank you for joining us. This is Connie Morris with Morris Bias. Until we meet again.
Hello and welcome back to Bias Busters, 15 minutes with the Morris perspective.
I'm your host Connie Morris and I'm excited to have you here on our seventh
episode, Education, Learning to Reduce Bias.
Today we're talking about the power of education in combating bias.
(00:23):
As Nelson Mandela wisely said, education is the most powerful weapon which you
can use to change the world.
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
So let's dive into how learning can help us reduce bias and create a more inclusive society.
(00:48):
So as an educator, I always love learning. And as like a long-term learning,
this is probably my favorite episode.
And I hope you're enjoying learning how to bust bias or bias buster in a 15 minutes or less.
Love to hear how you're enjoying it. Today, we're going to kick it off with a little fun, as always.
(01:09):
So I want you to imagine you're an explorer on a quest for knowledge.
Your mission, if you choose to receive it, is to discover the best resources
for learning about bias and inclusivity.
I've got a treasure map of recommendations that will lead you to some amazing
books, documentaries, and of course, and courses.
(01:34):
Ready, set, let's go.
So first up on our treasure map in the world of books.
Books are incredible portals for different perspectives and experiences.
Here are a few gems to add to your reading list.
First one, of course, my book, of course, Rethinking Implicit Bias Training by Connie Morris.
(02:01):
This book delves into the complexities of implicit bias and offers practical
strategies for recognizing and addressing these biases.
It's a must-read for anyone committed to creating a more inclusive environment.
This book is a textbook recommended for educators.
(02:22):
It has quizzes, and at the end of each chapter, some interactive questions,
open-ended questions that allow your students or even yourself to go back through
the material and to answer those questions.
So that's fun stuff. Number two, it's a book in my library.
(02:44):
It's called Blind Spots, Hidden Biases of Good People by, I'm going to spell this for you.
First name is M-A-H-Z-A-R-I-N.com.
R is a middle name, and then last name is B-A-N-A-J-I.
(03:05):
And second author is Anthony G.
Greenwald, G-R-E-E-N, Wald.
And this book explores the concept of implicit biases and how it affects our
perceptions and actions.
It is essential for understanding and addressing our own biases.
(03:27):
Number three, this is an older book.
It's called Whistling Vivaldi.
I'll spell it V-I-A-V-I-V-A-L-D-I.
And it says how, title is How Stereotypes Affect Us and What We Can Do.
And it says, yeah, what we can do.
The title is Whistling Vivaldi, How Stereotypes Affect Us.
(03:51):
And what we can do is by Claude M.
Steele, S-T-E-E-L. Steele research on stereotype threats, offering valuable
insights on how stereotypes impact performance and behavior.
And number four, so you want to talk about race. And so it's written by,
(04:15):
I'm going to spell it, I-J-E-O-M-A-O-L-U-O.
This book provides a straightforward, engaging discussion on race and racism,
making it a great starting point for conversation about these critical topics.
So these are, you know, hardcore books. So if you want to get serious about
(04:37):
education, learning to reduce bias, boom, I gave you some great books to start.
I'll give you the titles again, and you can pretty much go to Amazon and you can search it by title.
It's Rethinking Implicit Bias by Connie Morris, Blindspot.
Blind spot, hidden biases of good people, and whistling, vavadi,
(05:01):
how stereotypes affect us, what we can do, and what we can do.
And then number four, so what, so you want to talk about race.
So you can listen to the tape again and get those. All right,
let's do it. Okay, next, let's venture into the land of documentaries.
Visual storytelling can be a powerful tool for understanding and emphasizing.
(05:27):
With different perspectives. That word perspective keeps coming up.
So Morris perspective, hope that sticks in your mind.
There are a few documentaries that are sure to open your eyes.
And this one I use in my class too.
It's called 13th. It's directed by, just look up 13th. That's popular.
You can find that, I think it's on Netflix. This documentary explores the history
(05:50):
of racial inequalities in the United States, focusing on the nation's prisons.
It's a powerful and eye-opening film that highlights systemic biases.
This is a powerful film. It's right to the chorus.
It's not boring. It just opens up right to it and keeps the interest throughout the whole documentary.
(06:12):
The Social Dilemma, directed by Jeff Orlowski.
While not solely focused on bias, this documentary provides insights into how
social media can reinforce and amplify biases through algorithm and echo chambers.
So we cover that in my other podcast about media and biases.
(06:34):
So if you cover that in your courses, that'd be great.
If you just want to know how How Media Biases Affect Our Social.
How media biases affect our society.
Great, great, great, great documentary.
And the third one is called The Crip Camp.
It's a CRIP camp, C-R-I-P camp,
(06:56):
a disability revolution directed by Nicole Newman and James Lebrecht.
This inspiring documentary tells a story of a groundbreaking summer camp for
teens with disability and its role in igniting disability rights movements.
So this is another great documentary talking about pretty much bias with disabilities.
(07:21):
So this keeps that spread out nice.
So I'll repeat these again. So documentaries that I recommend is The 13th,
The Social Dilemma, and Crip Camp, A Disability Revolution, directed by Nicole
Newman and James Abrecht.
Finally, let's uncover some treasure troves of online courses.
(07:43):
These courses can provide structured learning and practical strategies for reducing biases.
And so these courses are, I think they're not free, but they're good if you
want to learn more about biases.
For number one, this is one that I use for my research and it is Understanding
(08:06):
Implicit Bias by Ohio State University.
Oh, this one is free. The free online course offers a comprehensive overview
of implicit bias and provides strategies for recognizing and addressing it.
Number two, I want to repeat the other one. I said that kind of fast.
Understanding Implicit Bias by Ohio State University.
(08:28):
Number two, Race and Cultural Diversity in Americans' Life and History.
And this one's by the University of Illinois.
This course explores the impact of race and cultural diversity in the United States.
Offering historical context and current perspectives. I looked at that. The price varies.
(08:50):
I think each course is like $29.
Managing Bias, Facebook offers it. This course is designed to help individuals
understand and identify and manage bias in the workplace and beyond.
And then, of course, I have a course. It's a Rethinking Bias Academy.
It's offered through the Morris Bias Initiative, LLC. You can have access to
(09:13):
that right through my website.
It provides a comprehensive, interactive approach to understanding and addressing implicit bias.
The academy includes various courses and resources designed to help individuals
and organizations recognize and overcome biases.
It's a self-paced learning. The courses are designed to allow learners to progress
(09:36):
at their own pace, removing the pressure of deadlines. It's a certification
upon completion of courses.
Participants receive certification, acknowledging their expertise in the subject matter.
Diverse modules. The Academy offers multiple modules covering topics such as
racial bias, gender discrimination, intersectionality of different biases.
(10:01):
The Rethinking Bias Academy by Connie Morris is offered through Morris Bias Initiative, LLC.
It provides a comprehensive and interactive approach to understanding and addressing implicit bias.
The academy includes various courses and resources designed to help individual
organizations overcome biases.
So that is pretty much that. And so once again, you have these nice trove of online courses.
(10:29):
I recommend my Rethinking Bias but you can also explore the Understanding Implicit
Bias at Ohio you can understand the race and culture and diversity in American
life and history at the University of Illinois Managing Bias by Facebook and
once again Rethinking Implicit Bias Academy.
(10:49):
Education, no matter which one you choose, which books you read,
there's something to get you started so that you can have a different perspective.
It helps raise awareness in implicit bias and in bias.
Education is a powerful tool for combating bias. By expanding our knowledge
and understanding, we can challenge our assumptions and develop a more inclusive
(11:10):
attitude and attitudes and behavior.
Behavior, whether through books, documentaries, or courses.
There's countless resources available to help us on this journey.
Okay, so before we wrap it up, let's take a moment just to reflect.
That was a lot of information, a lot of information.
And since I have a few more minutes left on my 15 minutes, I want to just kind
(11:35):
of go over it really slow, just in case you missed it. So some books that I
recommended was Rethinking Implicit Bias Training by Connie Morris.
Blindspot, that's a very good one too. Blindspot, Hidden Bias of Good People.
I looked over these other books, Whistling, Vivati, those are older books,
(11:58):
how stereotypes affect us and what we can do.
And then so what you want to do is talk about race
i haven't had a chance to review those i have other resources
if you really get my book you can actually go through
the you know look in the references and there's a
lot of great books that you can use for those another one i recommend is white
fragility by robin d'angelo and nice racism which are two books he also has
(12:24):
some activities that you can do same similar to my book so you can kind of like
use it like a workbook so you can study as you go.
Good documentaries. There's a lot of them out there. So if you just start looking
for them, you can find them.
13th, like I said, I use that in my courses. The Social Dilemma,
I have a chance to review that. I'm going to do that later on today.
(12:47):
And then the CRIP camp. And if you're looking for some online courses just to
review, like I said, I recommend Rethinking Bias Academy.
Just take a look and review that on my website, Morris Bias Initiative, LLC.
Connect right to the Rethinking Bias Academy. Get a good overview of what I offer.
(13:08):
Like I said, there's other online courses out there.
There's free online courses, Understanding Implicit Bias by Ohio State University.
Diversity, that's a really great course.
And then race and cultural diversity in American life and history,
that goes into a lot of the history.
And I think that starts off at $29, which is reasonable.
(13:29):
And then managing bias by Facebook. So you can actually go to Facebook and find courses.
So everyone's offering some type of course on bias, which I think is a great
idea. And so remember, you never can go wrong with education.
So always find a book to read and have it in your background,
have it in your, like something that you're always reading a chapter a day or
(13:50):
something that you can grow on.
So that's your assignment for this next, the next week or so,
just to go find you a book to read or a final resource.
It doesn't have to be the sources I gave you. There's so many out there,
but those are some recommended resources.
So before we wrap it up, let's take a moment to reflect. Think about the last
(14:10):
time you learned something new about a different culture or perspective or experience?
How did it change your view on the world? When you learn something new,
how did it change your view?
What impact did it have on your understanding of bias or anything?
Take a moment and just jot down those thoughts. When you learn something new,
(14:32):
a lot of times when we learn something new, we're going to tell someone about it.
So when you learn something new, how did it change you?
And I love this quote about what Nelson Mandela said, education is the most
powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
And so great job. Remember, learning is a lifetime journey.
(14:55):
The more we educate ourselves, the better equipped we are to reduce bias and
promote inclusivity in our community.
Thank you for today's episode of Bias Busters, 15 minutes with the Morris perspective.
Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.
Thank you for joining us. This is Connie Morris with Morris Bias. Until we meet again.
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