Yes, we should hold true negative beliefs about groups. No, we should not hold false negative beliefs about groups. What else is there to say?
many people have irrational biases against those who possess different skin colors, religions or national origins
Among intellectuals, irrational bias (in this sense) isn’t obviously more common than irrational lack of bias.
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Yes, we should hold true negative beliefs about groups. No, we should not hold false negative beliefs about groups. What else is there to say?
Among intellectuals, irrational bias (in this sense) isn’t obviously more common than irrational lack of bias.