Do you think that elements of critical reasoning, or learning critical reasoning, could help combat implicit bias? Why or why not?

Discussion 2

In much of the public discourse following George Floyd’s murder, and the social movement following, the topic of implicit bias has been front of mind.

Implicit bias is a bias or belief that one may hold that they are not conscious of, but may be expressed in certain ways (ex. a white woman and black man are walking towards each other on the street, and the white woman clutches her purse a little tighter as they pass each other.).

Do you think that elements of critical reasoning, or learning critical reasoning, could help combat implicit bias? Why or why not?

(There is not a right answer that looking for — would just like for you to reflect on this topic).