Myth #2: If Bias Is A Natural Part Of The Human Condition And How The Brain Works, I Can’t Do Anything About It

After realizing that bias is natural and doesn’t necessarily make you a bad person, people tend to lean into it. That can become problematic.

But neuroscience teaches us that we can mitigate our unconscious bias through neuroplasticity. Once we identify a bias and understand its impact, we can “re-wire” our brains to create new pathways and teach ourselves to think and act differently.

For example, if I am biased about a team member being lazy, I will treat them accordingly.