Charlie Pearmond

The End of Unconscious Bias Training. A Scientific Approach to Creating an Inclusive Culture

What if you could measurably reduce bias in just 15 minutes? Learn how virtual reality is rewiring the brain to build truly inclusive cultures.

The End of Unconscious Bias Training. A Scientific Approach to Creating an Inclusive Culture
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Introducing implicit learning for behavioral change

Traditional explicit instruction fails to change behavior, but implicit learning through feeling offers a new, more effective approach.

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The limitations of traditional unconscious bias training

Research shows that conventional DEI training often fails to produce positive workplace effects because people resist being told what to do.

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The neuroscience of virtual body ownership

The rubber hand illusion demonstrates how the brain can accept a fake limb as its own, a principle extended in VR to create full-body embodiment.

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Reducing cognitive and social bias through embodiment

Embodying different VR avatars, such as Einstein or a person of another race, can improve cognitive performance and reduce implicit biases.

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Changing police behavior by meeting your virtual self

A study with US police showed that experiencing an interrogation from the other side and seeing their own behavior replayed dramatically increased intervention rates.

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Practicing bystander intervention in a safe VR environment

VR simulations allow employees to safely practice intervening in challenging situations, building an "allyship muscle" without real-world risk.

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Measuring the effectiveness of implicit VR training

Unlike traditional methods, VR training allows for precise measurement of behavioral change through data on voice, gaze, and movement.

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Using AI to create adaptive and inclusive VR experiences

AI can personalize VR training by adapting scenarios in real-time based on user behavior to maximize learning outcomes and foster inclusivity.

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The significant impact of VR on police intervention

The police study revealed a jump in intervention probability from 23% to 79%, proving VR's power to change not just attitudes but actual behavior.

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