We all have biases. They’re our brain’s way of reducing the energy it takes to deal with the terabytes of information thrown at us every day. We connect the dots, fill in the gaps with stuff we ...

Confirmation bias happens when you unconsciously focus on ideas that match what you already believe. Possible reasons include wishful thinking, anxiety, info overload, and the need to protect yourself ...

Phillips & Associates reports AI algorithms are reshaping hiring practices, raising concerns over bias and legal ...

Nijeer Parks was accused of shoplifting and attempting to hit an officer with his car—despite the fact that he was 30 miles away when the crime took place. So far, he’s the third Black man to have ...

"Ending bias" is an ambitious, but vague goal. The first step is to interrupt it. So what if, instead of eliminating bias, the goal is interrupting bias? That is, instead of blaming people, or hitting ...

Working on self-awareness can help you realistically assess your strengths and weaknesses. Try to avoid blaming outside factors for negative outcomes. You can accept feedback and be open to ...

Bid protests against a procurement process often center around claims of bias that result in flawed selection decisions. For example, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) put out a report in ...