SWAY Unravelling Unconscious Bias

Aysha Kala's performance of Agarwal's thoroughly researched audiobook is unflinchingly effective. Dr. Agarwal's work is not merely a collection of theories about the nature of implicit bias. Listeners are provided with current examples: how "fake news" meets the desire to reject information the listener doesn't want to hear, how everyday technology like digital assistants Siri and Alexa is developed using male-driven algorithms, and how ageism impacts the ability to thrive in academic and business environments in which men are given more opportunities and younger people are seen as "just smarter" despite extensive research to the contrary. Agarwal's audiobook clearly considers how we choose to see the world. Kala's presentation actively engages the listener. S.P.C. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2020]