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From the 1A NPR broadcast:

https://the1a.org/segments/why-panic-attacks-happen-and-how-to-prevent-them/

Implicit  Bias Series – Part Three Ageism

There are many other “isms” than racism. ”Isms” are usually directed at others who are perceived as being different. One “ism” that we all will face is implicit bias based on age. Join Jim and Ralph as they unpack this.

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This Ted Talk really nails “ageism” in about 12 minutes: https://youtu.be/WfjzkO6_DEI?si=cq2X7gj5eW2IS36g

Jane Fonda has a age in what she calls “Life’s Third Act”. In this talk she addresses the stair step model of successful aging that Ralph and Jim talked about in today’s podcast: https://youtu.be/IHyR7p6_hn0?si=azdqY_YnZ4TkhXK0

Jane’s friend, Sally Fields, has her own unique spin on growing older: https://youtu.be/SLwZejcVoOU?si=5kTARhsD_ckitHRw

Today Ralph and Jim look at the early research methods for exploring bias. Historically, paper and pencil surveys were used to measure explicit, or known, bias or prejudice. In the 1990’s research work at Yale changed the methodology and new data pointed to an unconscious, darker side, to human nature.

New methods let researchers look at how implicit factors, or factors below awareness, influence memory, cognition and attitudes.

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You can find the Implicit Association Test at this web link: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html

Elizabeth Loftus’ research on false memory is presented in this Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/PB2OegI6wvI?si=PdOkA8W7xbqZwB06

In this multipart series Jim and Ralph discuss the evolutionary and social origins of Implicit bias. They will explore  the impact it has on education, the workplace,  policing, and health care practices. Strategies for reducing Implicit bias will be explored in this series.

Special note forMichigan health care PR actioners

Ralph and Jim are offering Implicit bias training for Michigan health care professionals who are mandated to take a two hour course in order to receive or renew their license. Training is live,  online or available as an asynchronies telecourse. It  fulfils the mandate and is sponsored by Ronan Psychological Associates (phone RPA at  989 779 8999 or contact Jim at [email protected] for more information).

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Here is a short video that explains Implicit bias: https://youtu.be/BSguud-t1kc

Years ago, anthropologist Margaret Mead was asked by a student what she considered to be the first sign of civilization in a culture. The student expected Mead to talk about fishhooks or clay pots or grinding stones.

But no. Mead said that the first sign of civilization in an ancient culture was a femur (thighbone) that had been broken and then healed. Mead explained that in the animal kingdom, if you break your leg, you die. You cannot run from danger, get to the river for a drink or hunt for food. You are meat for prowling beasts. No animal survives a broken leg long enough for the bone to heal.

A broken femur that has healed is evidence that someone has taken time to stay with the one who fell, has bound up the wound, has carried the person to safety and has tended the person through recovery. Helping someone else through difficulty is where civilization starts, Mead said."

We are at our best when we serve others.  Be civilized.

-Submitted by  Ira Byock

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The adverse effects of natural or man-made disasters can haunt us long after the event has passed. Jim and Ralph talk about the long term effects in this repeat Podcast. If you have not heard it, it is certainly worth a listen. If have heard it, it is worth a second hearing!!!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95ovIJ3dsNk

In the past few weeks the boys have been looking at AI; today they focus on HI!

They look at recent attempts to enhance human performance like the Perry School Program and Head Start.

They also comment on the children is discussed.

The conclusion they come to is “stimulation is good”, “deprivation is bad” – like it takes a genius to figure that one out!!!

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Here is the Perry School project, from right here in Michigan: https://highscope.org/perry-preschool-project/

Does Head Start work? Yes, take a look: https://www.brookings.edu/articles/does-head-start-work-the-debate-over-the-head-start-impact-study-explained/

Frederick  II’s deadly experiment: https://signsofthetimes.org.au/2018/08/fredericks-experiment/ In the Podcast Jim said this was carried out by Frederic the Great of Germany; it was actually done by Frederic II of Sicily – sorry Frederick the Great.