Lecture 5: Discrimination and Implicit Bias

Question 1

What is implicit bias?

Answer 1

It exists when we unconsciously hold attitudes towards others or associate stereotypes with them.

Question 2

What is the difference between system 1 and system 2?

Answer 2

System 1: is for quick and unconscious thinking.
System 2: is for rational and conscious thinking.

Question 3

Why should an entrepreneur care about implicit biases?

Answer 3

It’s bad for business (Promoting the best talents, Diversity) and moral reasons (Equal opportunity)

Question 4

Which interventions are there to reduce implicit bias and explain them.

Answer 4

Control-based: Aims to control the impact of our implicit biases. (Minimize the role of system 1)
Change-based: Aims to change our implicit biases. (Improving system 1)

Question 5

Name examples of control based interventions.

Answer 5

Anonymise resumes, Minimize groupthink

Question 6

Name methods of change based interventions.

Answer 6

Spend time with the group your biased against.