Prejudice and Discrimination:

- Stereotypes: Preconceived notions based on appearance, background, or social status can influence how intelligence is perceived.

- First Impressions: Initial judgments can be hard to change, even if they are based on limited information.

The prominent themes in your identity can emerge from certain characteristics you hold based on your gender, race or ethnicity, age, place where you live, ...

Blind auditions can work in some sectors to measure competency and minimize any personal bias. Interviews showcase their work without providing any personal information like age, race or gender.

This makes the interview hire on merit and not due to their own likeness.