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Can unconscious bias be measured? Part two of  The Person You Mean To Be: How Good People Fight Bias,   by Dolly Chugh,  takes us further into how to recognize unconcious biases and how to act against them. One way to measure unconcious bias is through an Implicit Association Test. Developed by Harvard psychologistss, the test asks that you react as quickly as possible to a series a questions that reveal your unconscious associations. The test was very telling, as even the open-minded participants were surprised by their results. For example, around 75% of all participants showed conservative-minded bias by strongly associating women to household activities and men with career/working. I like how Chugh went through extensive research to back up her claims of how even good people struggle with biases. Another chapter that I found interesting brings up how people can accept that one group is disadvantaged while disregarding the advantages they had. Studies showed that White...

 My second book is The Person You Mean to Be: How Good People Fight Bias , by Dolly Chugh. I found this book under the Best Books of 2018 for a Meaningful Life and was immediately drawn by the description. We can all think we are good people but many people inadvertently fall short of these ideals. I thought it was interesting how the author took an analytical stance on how to actively change the biases we always hope to avoid but can easily fall into. She uses research to develop strategies to counteract discrimination. I hope to adopt these strategies in my day to day life to counteract the unconcious biases I have. One of the first concepts discussed in the book is the growth mindset. Chugh explains how people who believe in the growth mindset rebound from mistakes, feel less of the need to be right, and can take responsibilities for wrongdoings. I like how she supported these claims by breaking down the case of documentary filmmaker Perrin Chiles. Chiles chose the subject of au...

  AMDP Investment Memo:  Pela     TO:                  Clark Hansen, CEO, AMDP FROM:           Lucia Shao, R&D, AMDP DATE:             October 21, 2022 SUBJECT:      Investment Consideration –  Pela   As a member of the Research and Development Department, I have spent time analyzing the company, Pela, to see if it aligns with our values of conducting business in a socially responsible, environmentally sustainable, and profitable manner. With these factors in mind, I recommend investing in Pela. Pela is an everyday product brand specializing in 100% compostable cases and tech accessories. Using sustainable sourcing and new technologies, Pela is committed to creating a waste free future.   AMDP Investment Standards  Outlined bel...