Racism and other Prejudice: Are Our Brains Wired for Them?
November 15, 2017
Hosted by Lauren N. Nile
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Episode Description
In this show, host Lauren N. Nile and her guest, Dr. Gary Bell, discuss answers to the following questions among others: Are racism and other prejudices against other human beings part of the actual circuitry of the human brain? If so, what, if any purpose do they serve? If our brains are indeed "wired" for racism and other prejudice, does that mean that there is nothing that we can do about them? Do we thus have to simply resign ourselves to them and just learn to accept them? If we do not have to accept racism and other prejudice as a natural part of human existence, i.e., if it is indeed possible to work on, minimize and perhaps even extinguish them, how do we do so? What is the exact process for doing so? Listen in to hear Lauren and Dr. Bell's animated and very spirited discussion of these and other issues concerning prejudice. You'll be enthralled with and fascinated by both their analysis and their personal life experiences with bigotry. Join us!
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The Fate of Humanity is about two things: The oneness of humanity, and humanity’s path toward maturity. My central message is that as a species, we can mature beyond all prejudice and xenophobia, and we can also save our beautiful, fragile planet. We can begin to live lives that are consistent with the true power of our minds. We can grow up.
I believe that at the end of each show, you will be aware of and understand many perspectives on issues of which you may formerly have been utterly unaware. My promise is that the show will usually educate and hopefully, often utterly fascinate you. The most important thing that I offer is an opportunity for you to gain or perhaps to regain your awe and wonderment about The Big Questions. It’s an opportunity for you to open your mind, and in so doing, to soften your heart.
Lauren N. Nile
Lauren N. Nile is an author, keynote speaker, trainer and retired attorney with 27 years of broad experience in designing, developing and implementing a wide range of organizational development activities intended to assist organizations in increasing their emotional intelligence, compassion and productivity. In that capacity, Lauren has worked with various levels of organizational leaders and many kinds of teams. Her knowledge and skill areas include leadership, team building, working effectively with temperament differences, effective communication, conflict resolution, cultural competence, training-of-trainers and facilitated dialogue. The goal of Lauren’s work with employers is to help organizations create work environments in which every individual is both highly welcomed and equally valued. The goal of Lauren’s speaking and training in the greater society, is to help the human species grow in both wisdom and compassion. Her fervent desire is to help all people see The Divine in themselves and themselves in each other. Lauren is the author of RACE: My Story and Humanity’s Bottom Line.
Episode Directory
December 2017
November 2017
- 11/22/2017: Sexism and Sexual Harassment: A Frank Discussion Listen Now
- 11/15/2017: Racism and other Prejudice: Are Our Brains Wired for Them? Listen Now
- 11/8/2017: Common Responses - Part II Listen Now
- 11/1/2017: Common Responses in Dialogues about Racial Micro-Aggressions Listen Now
