Calmversations 319 | Bypassing Bias with Dr. Dina McMillan
Nov 21, 2020
Dr. Dina McMillan, a social psychologist dedicated to domestic violence prevention and intergroup relations, delves into intriguing discussions on societal biases and manipulation. She critiques traditional anti-racism training, advocating for a more healing-focused approach. The conversation also examines the perilous nature of tribalism and its influence on public perception. McMillan highlights the portrayal of Black women in media, emphasizing the need for respectful dialogue. Lastly, she introduces her 'Healing the Rift' program as a response to systemic racism.
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Sympathy As A Foot-In-The-Door
- Dina McMillan shows social movements use a sympathetic front-person as a foot-in-the-door influence tactic.
- That small emotional ask is then escalated into much larger, coercive demands.
Facing Racism At Stanford Shaped Her
- Dina McMillan recounts overt racism she faced at Stanford while earning her PhD.
- The experience made her rigorous and prepared to back claims with strong evidence.
Use Emotion To Counter Emotional Indoctrination
- Dina McMillan warns you cannot defeat emotionally embedded messaging with cold logic alone.
- Use emotional, clear counter-content to unseat indoctrination instead of only arguing facts.
