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Cake day: June 14th, 2023

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  • Personally, I’ve found a fairly wide breadth of viewpoints on Lemmy. Perhaps what you’re experiencing is the stress that diversity brings? It’s a well-known effect of engaging with different viewpoints.

    As my counselor keeps trying to get me to do: sit with your discomfort for a few minutes before reacting or taking any action. Think about your feelings and where they’re coming from.

    Social science research suggests that people tend to react with anger and irritation when confronted about their biases—particularly when those biases are accurately labeled as such. Although such interactions may be unpleasant, they also tend to lead to behavioral change, and so should be welcomed as opportunities for growth. Bias is a measurable condition, but it is not a permanent one, on either the individual or the organizational level. By acknowledging it we can counter it, expanding our pool of potential collaborators and improving financial performance.

    https://hbr.org/2018/07/the-other-diversity-dividend




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    3 months ago

    Sure it’s a sweet comment, but the premise is inaccurate and motivations questionable. They weren’t “simply taking a walk”, they were purchasing flowers. And the person that gave the compliment has a financial conflict of interest. Their opinion on the matter shouldn’t just be accepted at face value.

    /s

    Edit: This is not meant to be taken seriously. Apologies y’all! I deserve all the criticism.