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Visit the Smithsonian at the library, with a traveling exhibition on the science of bias! Bias is defined as a preference or prejudice and it lives inside us all. If you're human, you're biased. The question is, what can you do about it? When we don't pay attention to our bias, it can have serious consequences. To overcome bias, we must retrain our brains. In short, there's work to do, and we can move in the direction of a safer and more equitable society by learning from our biases.
The Bias Inside Us is a community engagement project featuring a Smithsonian traveling exhibition. It will be located at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library for one month and is free to view. The project is grounded in research and teaches us that bias is inside everyone. It is part of being human.
Enjoy the exhibit and learn more at one of these great events:
For Adults
Bias Inside Us Opening Reception: Hear from Dr. Michael Phillips with an opening from Dallas Poet Laureate Dr. Mag Gabbert Thursday, July 25 at 6:15 p.m.
Unity Concert: Your Vote Rocks! Hear live bands, meet a Lil Sebastian lookalike and be a part of a karate dance party. Register to vote, learn about candidates and learn your voting rights. Saturday, Aug. 24 from 2-6 p.m.
Escape Your Bias Puzzle Room: Can you escape the bias in your mind? Put your problem solving skills to the test in this puzzle room. Occurs on Aug. 13, 15, 17, 18, 20, 22 and 24.
Collaborative Mural with Work/Shop: Create a collaborative mural where everyone makes their mark. Aug. 24 from 2-6 p.m.
For Kids
Is This a Cat? Learn about bias through the eyes of different animals. Discover how optical illusions change our viewpoint and perspective. Saturday, Aug. 3 at 2 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 24 at 3 p.m.
Monster Needs Your Vote Learn about civic engagement and character building. Saturday, Aug. 17 at 11 a.m. and Saturday, Aug. 24 at 2 p.m.