Comments on: White Dog And Black God

By: Vineet kaul

Vineet kaul — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 06:48:55 +0000

Thanks Vivek - very valuable insights well put forth here Our ‘facts’ are based on personal experience and the daily feed of communication one gets On a common subject, the views I receive from one News channel would be quite different from another Slowly, my belief/biases tend to take shape n get roots Very seldom is there patience n time to collect n absorb all sides Whilst making efforts to keep them aside, I still carry some biases …. The White v/s Black is a good example for all to relate with Agree, how to Unlearn is the Mantra

By: Dr Devendra Bora

Dr Devendra Bora — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 06:58:38 +0000

Very nice & very true Sir.

By: Sudhir Kulkarni

Sudhir Kulkarni — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 06:16:09 +0000

Very well written piece on an issue that has been an aspect of concern in what we consider civilized society. Biases have not been new to societies but getting convinced that it is the only truth and influencing others to commit to an action in furtherance of the same is a matter that is worrying.
It is in this context your thoughts are bold, sane, insightful and paiseworthy.
May your tribe increase

By: Manohar Phadke

Manohar Phadke — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 04:54:31 +0000

Sir, it is really thought provoking. The Sentence “We accept black god, but not people with dark skin!” is 100% asking me to look into me before making any opinion, thought decision. Thanks for sharing.

By: Debashish Roy

Debashish Roy — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 04:08:58 +0000

Another blog which makes one reflect. Perhaps our biases begin with our beliefs based on assumptions. beliefs then get reinforced because we actively seek confirmation of our beliefs – desirability bias and confirmation bias working together . We form opinions since we continue to seek and read what reinforces our beliefs. Seeking a differing view is uncomfortable and goes beyond pain – it’s actually cathartic and not many of us can deal with it. It requires courage to question our assumptions and beliefs , accept a contrary opinion and be comfortable with it . How many of us would like to move out of our comfort zone……

By: Prasad

Prasad — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:56:50 +0000

Excellent bold blog ,I (think and hope )that I too have gotten over from impression to opinion.Enjoyed reading.

By: Mirza Yawar Baig

Mirza Yawar Baig — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 16:44:50 +0000

The color bias is not difficult to see. Look at our matrimonial columns. All ask for a ‘Fair’ bride. That has nothing to do with her sense of justice. Interestingly I have not seen one asking for a ‘Fair’ husband. So we not only have a strong color bias but a masculinity one also. And of course more graphic, violent examples abound in our society. As for Gandhi and Godse – it looks like Lulu didn’t say anything one way or another. Hmm!!

By: Iyer NAGANATH SUBRAMANIAN

Iyer NAGANATH SUBRAMANIAN — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 13:09:08 +0000

Nice

By: vv

vv — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 12:34:07 +0000

inspiring read.

Though our colonial masters left 75 years ago, the biases they instilled in the masses have not left us. The color bias also came from that, i suppose. All beauty enhancing products are re-enforcing the bias.

I am not sure whether the color bias was there some 1000 years ago.food for thought.

By: Vikrant Bhuskute

Vikrant Bhuskute — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 11:47:26 +0000

Love it.