Brain scan 'identifies race bias'

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A new brain scan technique has been developed by scientists to identify racial bias, specifically targeting white volunteers shown photographs of black individuals. The study revealed that participants with racist tendencies exhibited increased activity in the brain region responsible for controlling thoughts and behavior, indicating their efforts to suppress latent racism. This innovative approach raises significant implications for understanding and addressing racial bias through neurological methods.

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Brain scan 'identifies race bias'

A brain scan that can apparently root out racists has been developed by scientists.

The technique was used on white volunteers shown photographs of black individuals.

Complete text at http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_838829.html?menu=news.latestheadlines

Carlos Hernandez
 
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Brain scan 'identifies race bias'

A brain scan that can apparently root out racists has been developed by scientists.

The technique was used on white volunteers shown photographs of black individuals.

Complete text at http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_838829.html?menu=news.latestheadlines

Carlos Hernandez

This seems a stretch:
In those with racist tendencies, a surge of activity was seen in part of the brain that controls thoughts and behaviour. Scientists believe this reflected volunteers' attempts to to curb their latent racism
 
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