What problems can categorization cause?
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What problems can categorization cause?
Unit 1, Problem 3
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Let’s revisit our earlier decisions
Who are you more likely to ask…
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For advice about right and wrong?
64%36% 1. An atheist evolutionary biologist?
2. A religious scholar and spiritual leader?
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For advice about right and wrong?
A. Richard Dawkins:An atheist evolutionary biologist famous for his argument that we don’t need God to have morals.
B. Grand Ayatollah Khomeini:A religious spiritual leader and scholar, and the supreme leader of Iran. Famous for violently suppressing protests against corrupt Iranian elections.
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For advice on running a successful political campaign?
91%9% 1. An impoverished former lawyer?
2. A wealthy former US president?
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For advice on running a successful political campaign?A. Mahatma Gandhi:
An impoverished lawyer famous for taking on a life of poverty and running the most successful non-violent anti-colonialist campaign of all time.
B. Richard Nixon:A former US president famous for stepping down from office because of crimes committed on the campaign trail.
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For parenting advice?
5%95% 1. A stay-at-home mom with a large family?
2. A divorced male Hollywood star?
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For parenting advice?
A. “Octo-mom”:A stay-at-home mom with a large family famous for being accused of being unfit to raise children and trying to look like Angelina Jolie.
B. Dr. Phil:A divorced male Hollywood star and world famous relationship councilor.
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To build a community center in your town?
10%90% 1. A Christian from the American South?
2. A Muslim from the Indian South?
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To build a community center in your town?
A. Pastor Terry Jones:A Christian from the American South famous for threatening to burn Korans.
B. Salman Rushdie:A Muslim from the Indian South famous for writing prize-winning novels and threats made against his life by radical Muslims.
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For investment advice?
100%0% 1. A former waitress from California?
2. A former chairman of the NASDAQ stock market from New York?
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For investment advice?
A. Suze Orman:A former waitress from California, best selling author, and world-renowned financial advisor.
B. Bernie Madoff:A former chairman of the NASDAQ stock market from New York recently convicted of conducting world’s largest investment scam.
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Based on the research you have conducted, what problems arise when categorizing people?