When trying to spot media bias, ask yourself these questions:
1. What kind of information is it?
News? Opinion? Ad? News media can range from fairly unbiased to very biased. Opinion media are biased by definition. Media that are ads will be slanted to encourage you to buy a product. Ask yourself if the media appeals to your emotions or if it makes you think? If it appeals to your emotions, especially anger or outrage, it is more likely to be biased.
2. Who and what are the sources given and why should you believe them?
Are the sources given? Are the sources scholars or experts on the topic? Are the sources associated with a political party or special interest group? If the sources are given with information on their expertise and associations you are better able to judge possible bias. If no sources are given it makes it very hard for you to judge, which is common with biased media.
3. What’s the evidence and how was it verified?
What’s the evidence and how was it verified? Is the source a document? Witness? Or is it hearsay/speculation? The more vague that the media is, the more likely it is to be biased.
4. Is the main point proven by the evidence?
Did the sources provided justify the conclusion or main point of the story? Based media will sometimes present sources and evidence that might seem related but don't actually prove the main point. This technique is known as smoke and mirrors.
5. Were you encouraged to draw your own conclusion?
Unbiased media will present evidence and let you draw your own conclusion. Biased media will tell you what to think.
6. What’s missing?
Was there an aspect or point that was not covered or unclear that you are left wondering about? Was there any evidence presented that supported a possible alternate conclusion or was that left out? Biased media will typically only provide evidence supporting the conclusion that they want you to draw.
Based on American Press Institute.
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Beyond Bias: Move from Awareness to Action
Understanding and working toward eliminating bias is an admirable goal for anyone, but especially for leaders. Leaders make decisions that change lives. They decide who is hired, promoted, or dismissed. They decide where to invest funds, when to bet on new ideas, and what the future of their organizations will be. Because of this, bias is a leadership liability. The quickly escalating globalization and diversification of the workforce, coupled with the increased social demand for justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion has made understanding bias critical for anyone with leadership aspirations or responsibilities. Happily, there are things that leaders can do to not only increase their awareness of bias in their lives, but break the habit of unchecked bias. This book will help you understand what bias is, how you can recognize it, and what you can do about it through using the SCRIPt(TM) toolkit
Biased : Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do
"This book should be required reading for everyone."--Robin DiAngelo, author of White Fragility "Poignant....important and illuminating."--The New York Times Book Review "Groundbreaking."--Bryan Stevenson, New York Times bestselling author of Just Mercy From one of the world's leading experts on unconscious racial bias come stories, science, and strategies to address one of the central controversies of our time How do we talk about bias? How do we address racial disparities and inequities? What role do our institutions play in creating, maintaining, and magnifying those inequities? What role do we play? With a perspective that is at once scientific, investigative, and informed by personal experience, Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt offers us the language and courage we need to face one of the biggest and most troubling issues of our time. She exposes racial bias at all levels of society--in our neighborhoods, schools, workplaces, and criminal justice system. Yet she also offers us tools to address it. Eberhardt shows us how we can be vulnerable to bias but not doomed to live under its grip. Racial bias is a problem that we all have a role to play in solving.
Blindspot : Hidden Biases of Good People
"Accessible and authoritative . . . While we may not have much power to eradicate our own prejudices, we can counteract them. The first step is to turn a hidden bias into a visible one. . . . What if we're not the magnanimous people we think we are?"--The Washington Post I know my own mind. I am able to assess others in a fair and accurate way. These self-perceptions are challenged by leading psychologists Mahzarin R. Banaji and Anthony G. Greenwald as they explore the hidden biases we all carry from a lifetime of exposure to cultural attitudes about age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, social class, sexuality, disability status, and nationality. "Blindspot" is the authors' metaphor for the portion of the mind that houses hidden biases. Writing with simplicity and verve, Banaji and Greenwald question the extent to which our perceptions of social groups--without our awareness or conscious control--shape our likes and dislikes and our judgments about people's character, abilities, and potential. In Blindspot, the authors reveal hidden biases based on their experience with the Implicit Association Test, a method that has revolutionized the way scientists learn about the human mind and that gives us a glimpse into what lies within the metaphoric blindspot. The title's "good people" are those of us who strive to align our behavior with our intentions. The aim of Blindspot is to explain the science in plain enough language to help well-intentioned people achieve that alignment. By gaining awareness, we can adapt beliefs and behavior and "outsmart the machine" in our heads so we can be fairer to those around us. Venturing into this book is an invitation to understand our own minds. Brilliant, authoritative, and utterly accessible, Blindspot is a book that will challenge and change readers for years to come. Praise for Blindspot "Conversational . . . easy to read, and best of all, it has the potential, at least, to change the way you think about yourself."--Leonard Mlodinow, The New York Review of Books "Banaji and Greenwald deserve a major award for writing such a lively and engaging book that conveys an important message: Mental processes that we are not aware of can affect what we think and what we do. Blindspot is one of the most illuminating books ever written on this topic."--Elizabeth F. Loftus, Ph.D., distinguished professor, University of California, Irvine; past president, Association for Psychological Science; author of Eyewitness Testimony
An Introduction to Implicit Bias
Written by a diverse range of scholars, this accessible introductory volume asks: What is implicit bias? How does implicit bias compromise our knowledge of others and social reality? How does implicit bias affect us, as individuals and participants in larger social and political institutions, and what can we do to combat biases? An interdisciplinary enterprise, the volume brings together the philosophical perspective of the humanities with the perspective of the social sciences to develop rich lines of inquiry. Its twelve chapters are written in a non-technical style, using relatable examples that help readers understand what implicit bias is, its significance, and the controversies surrounding it. Each chapter includes discussion questions and additional annotated reading suggestions, and a companion webpage contains teaching resources. The volume is an invaluable resource for students--and researchers--seeking to understand criticisms surrounding implicit bias, as well as how one might answer them by adopting a more nuanced understanding of bias and its role in maintaining social injustice.
Stereotypes: The Incidence and Impacts of Bias
Provides an invaluable primer on how culturally accepted stereotypes are impacting people throughout the United States. Stereotypes--both intentional and unconscious--and the harms they cause are increasingly featuring in the news. Here a team of top researchers examines current and emerging research on how stereotypes begin, grow, and harm the members of society--and what can be done to stop them. The authors explain what actions lead to the development and manifestation of stereotypes against groups ranging from racial, ethnic, sexual, and religious minorities to men, women, immigrants, the disabled, and more. They detail the newest studies to help us understand the psychological and social processes that spur and sustain stereotypes, how those affect behavior and decision-making, and how the targeted groups are affected by micro-aggressions and nonverbal behaviors. This volume will interest students of psychology, counseling, social work, law enforcement and legal studies, race and ethnicity, LGBTQ studies, gender studies, public policy, and politics. Suggests remedies based on the principles of good government and the elimination of dehumanization that can move the U.S. away from its present-day segregation, a condition that is fatal to democracy Bridges the gap between research and application via academic work grounded in the context of modern stereotypes and social justice issues Explains both explicit (conscious) and implicit (unconscious) stereotypes and how they affect human behavior Includes a list of additional resources
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Biases: Biased-50 Powerful Cognitive Biases + 101 Biases in Banking and Finance
Cognitive biases impair decisions in powerful ways. Particularly disastrous are their effects on financial decisions. Are you in the banking and financial services sector? Do you wish to avoid a situation like the recent financial crisis? Are you constantly inspired by successful executives, and want to improve yourself and reach the level of CEOs? Do you know that all of us have mental blind spots which prevent us from being rational? If you have seen or read about the recent financial crisis that straddled across the globe and brought down some of the oldest and most venerated financial institutions in the world, then you need this book! Here I discuss 151 powerful cognitive biases that you must avoid in order to succeed. Note: This book has 2 manuscripts in 1 volume Book 1: Biased: 50 Powerful Cognitive Biases That Impair Our Judgment (Learn how to de-bias your decisions of 50 most powerful psychological biases) Book 2: 101 Biases in Banking and Finance (Advanced guide on cognitive biases, focussing on biases which are common in business and banking) If you want to learn how to be improve decisions, then this book is for you. In this book you will learn about: * The 50 most powerful cognitive biases that impair business and financial decisions * Understanding how cognitive biases work, and techniques to overcome them * Understanding the biases afflicting businesses and banking * The secrets of staying motivated despite adversity and failure. Here are the answers to some questions you might have about this book: Q: What is this book about? A: This book is a 2-in-1 guide on how to identify cognitive biases. In this book you learn about 151 of these powerful biases which afflict the world of banking and finance. Understanding how biases work (Bias-in-Action) can help us avoid these biases, and even use the biases of our competitors to our advantage. Q: What kind of techniques will I get to learn in this book? A: In Book 1, I bring out 50 powerful cognitive biases that impair human decisions. In Book 2, you will get to learn about more biases that impair decisions, particularly in the world of banking and finance. Q: Do I need to have prior qualifications before I read this book? A: The only thing that is required is your keenness to learn. Some experience in the financial sector or knowledge of basic economics can make the grasping faster, but it is not a prerequisite. Every day that you delay is another day that you stagnate in your growth as a manager-leader. Take action now and buy this book by clicking the 'Buy Now' or 'Buy Now with 1-Click' button
The Bias That Divides Us: The Science and Politics of Myside Thinking
Why we don't live in a post-truth society but rather a myside society- what science tells us about the bias that poisons our politics. In The Bias That Divides Us, psychologist Keith Stanovich argues provocatively that we don't live in a post-truth society, as has been claimed, but rather a myside society. Our problem is not that we are unable to value and respect truth and facts, but that we are unable to agree on commonly accepted truth and facts. We believe that our side knows the truth. Post-truth? That describes the other side. The inevitable result is political polarization. Stanovich shows what science can tell us about myside bias- how common it is, how to avoid it, and what purposes it serves. Stanovich explains that although myside bias is ubiquitous, it is an outlier among cognitive biases. It is unpredictable. Intelligence does not inoculate against it, and myside bias in one domain is not a good indicator of bias shown in any other domain. Stanovich argues that because of its outlier status, myside bias creates a true blind spot among the cognitive elite--those who are high in intelligence, executive functioning, or other valued psychological dispositions. They may consider themselves unbiased and purely rational in their thinking, but in fact they are just as biased as everyone else. Stanovich investigates how this bias blind spot contributes to our current ideologically polarized politics, connecting it to another recent trend- the decline of trust in university research as a disinterested arbiter.
Cognitive Biases In A Nutshell: How To Spot And Stop The Hiccups In Our Thinking Process
Do you have a problem that you can't see your way around, no matter how hard you try? You may be looking for the answer outside when the obstacles lie within. We're all biased. You may have read the above and already your mind is raising its defenses. No ... not me. I haven't got a biased bone in my body. The fact is: you do. So does everyone around you. Several scientific studies, in fact, suggest that certain forms of bias may be hardwired into the human psyche. Professor Stephen Neuberg, head of Arizona State University's Department of Psychology published research in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology in 2005 showing that, as a species, we evolved to quickly assess dangers posed by those outside our group to enhance our chances of survival. Nobel prize winner, Daniel Kahneman, has addressed this phenomenon in numerous articles and in his widely reviewed book, "Thinking, Fast and Slow". The ability to process information rapidly was a life-or-death evolutionary advantage to our human ancestors in the hostile and unforgiving environment they inhabited. As our environmental landscape changed, we still needed to process information with appropriate speed, but the decisions became increasingly complex and nuanced. The swift system that evolved to identify and mitigate threats in hunter-gatherer societies became faulty, resulting in several cognitive biases that everyone harbors. A cognitive bias is an error in thinking and judgment that happens when we selectively or improperly intake information. Your cognitive biases can be sneaky, making you think you're more open to the ideas, experiences, and contributions of others than you actually are. Consequently, you may be tempted to rely more on your own knowledge and judgment, sometimes with disastrous results. You may also spend hours after a decision, agonizing, particularly those that needed to be made in a short space of time. Cognitive Biases In A Nutshell will help you to identify and correct the cognitive biases you fall prey to in your everyday life. Identifying and correcting your biases is just one way you gain from reading Cognitive Biases In A Nutshell. The book will also show you: The 5 ways your ego tricks you into thinking you know more than you do - Pg. 764 mental shortcuts we take that lead to bias and poor decision making, and the best ways to identify them - Pg. 20 How bias exists along a scale and where yours fall on it - Pg. 14Why being more knowledgeable is a "curse" that may make you more prone to these 3 types of bias - Pg. 65The art of blending intuitive and logical thinking - Pg. 22Why you misremember facts, even though you're "sure" about the details - Pg. 55What are the Halo and the Horn effects and how you can reduce their impact on your decisions - Pg. 121How wanting something to be true influences you to "find" evidence that it is and how to avoid this - Pg. 94 .... and much, much more. Recognizing your tendencies toward certain cognitive biases makes you a better contributor to society. Cognitive Biases In A Nutshell will set you apart because you will know what they are and how to steer clear of the traps they set for your reasoning. If you want to level up your ability to spot cognitive bias, then click "Add To Cart" now!
Confirmation Bias: Inside Washington's War Over the Supreme Court, From Scalia's Death to Justice Kavanaugh
The Chief Washington Correspondent for the New York Times presents a richly detailed, news-breaking, and conversation-changing look at the unprecedented political fight to fill the Supreme Court seat made vacant by Antonin Scalia's death--using it to explain the paralyzing and all but irreversible dysfunction across all three branches in the nation's capital. The embodiment of American conservative thought and jurisprudence, Antonin Scalia cast an expansive shadow over the Supreme Court for three decades. His unexpected death in February 2016 created a vacancy that precipitated a pitched political fight. That battle would not only change the tilt of the court, but the course of American history. It would help decide a presidential election, fundamentally alter longstanding protocols of the United States Senate, and transform the Supreme Court--which has long held itself as a neutral arbiter above politics--into another branch of the federal government riven by partisanship. In an unprecedented move, the Republican-controlled Senate, led by majority leader, Mitch McConnell, refused to give Democratic President Barack Obama's nominee, Merrick Garland, a confirmation hearing. Not one Republican in the Senate would meet with him. Scalia's seat would be held open until Donald Trump's nominee, Neil M. Gorsuch, was confirmed in April 2017. Carl Hulse has spent more than thirty years covering the machinations of the beltway. In Confirmation Bias, he tells the story of this history-making battle to control the Supreme Court through exclusive interviews with McConnell, Harry Reid, Chuck Schumer, and other top officials, Trump campaign operatives, court activists, and legal scholars, as well as never-before-reported details and developments. Richly textured and deeply informative, Confirmation Bias provides much-needed context, revisiting the judicial wars of the past two decades to show how those conflicts have led to our current polarization. He examines the politicization of the federal bench and the implications for public confidence in the courts, and takes us behind the scenes to explore how many long-held democratic norms and entrenched, bipartisan procedures have been erased across all three branches of government.
Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men
Data is fundamental to the modern world. From economic development, to healthcare, to education and public policy, we rely on numbers to allocate resources and make crucial decisions. But because so much data fails to take into account gender, because it treats men as the default and women as atypical, bias and discrimination are baked into our systems. Women pay tremendous costs for this bias, in time, money, and often with their lives. Celebrated feminist advocate Caroline Criado Perez investigates the shocking root cause of gender inequality and research in Invisible Women, diving into women's lives at home, the workplace, the public square, the doctor's office, and more. Built on hundreds of studies in the US, the UK, and around the world, and written with energy, wit, and sparkling intelligence, this is a groundbreaking, unforgettable exposé that will change the way you look at the world.
Unconscious Bias: The Prejudice of Open-Minded People
A must-have guide to understand and overcome implicit biases, with some focus on the workplace environment. UNCONSCIOUS BIAS AFFECTS EVERYONE. It doesn't matter how much we refuse to admit to it; it's unconscious and happens with or without our knowledge. However, as it occurs unknowingly to us, its effects on the world at large and businesses, in particular, are highly detrimental. Renowned and experienced experts highly recommend this book to help achieve your dream of resetting your mindset for your workplace to attain its highest performance. This book helps you in several ways. In it, you find a masterpiece that: Helps you recognize your biases or prejudices; Teaches you how these prejudices are not always your fault and how to help you develop the right mindset; Emphasizes empathy and satisfies much of your curiosity on the topic; Gives you proper understanding with a priority placed on the workplace. It teaches you how to overcome unconscious bias and how doing so will benefit your business greatly. Ideal for everyone - most especially business managers - who want to understand and get past their preconceived beliefs for the betterment of everyone, the Unconscious Bias: The Prejudice of Open-minded People explains the very roots of implicit bias, how it's not always your fault, and offers professional approaches to reset your unconscious thoughts. This book is your access key if you want to make the world and your businesses a better place.
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