Paris: Our Mindbugs Feed Terrorism

November 16, 2015 By Shakil Choudhury 6 Comments

As I write, just over 48 hours have passed since the horrific terrorist attacks took place in Paris. Almost 130 dead and more than 300 injured. Like many others, I’m shocked and numb at the news. My feelings of pain are a little hard to access. Grief at the loss of life in Paris is intertwined…

His words are honest and disarming and the book’s framework is both original and needed.

Shakil Choudhury presents a uniquely accessible combination of personal observations and scientific evidence to make a convincing case for Deep Diversity. His words are honest and disarming and the book’s framework is both original and needed. This book will make you think hard and think better about what's good for you, your organization and society at large.

Mahzarin R BanajI, Co-founder of Project Implicit
Richard Clarke Cabot Professor of Social Ethics, Department of Psychology, Harvard University and Co-author of Blindspot: Hidden Biases in Good People (2013)

Deep Diversity

2015-04-16T14:59:14-04:00

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A breakthrough book about how to achieve the kind of racial equity that goes far beyond traditional notions of “diversity.”

Shakil Choudhury has written a breakthrough book about how to achieve the kind of racial equity that goes far beyond traditional notions of "diversity." In his deep dive, he grapples with the implications of several decades of neuroscience, reflecting on the role of emotion in racial matters, while still grounded in systems, rules, and power. Everyone working on race issues should read this book. Even when you don't agree, you will be provoked to think harder about the enormity of our challenge, and how to generate the emotional, as well as intellectual, fortitude to meet that challenge.

Rinku Sen
Executive Director, Race Forward
Publisher, Colorlines

Deep Diversity

2015-04-16T15:10:46-04:00

Rinku Sen
Executive Director, Race Forward
Publisher, Colorlines

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Choudury’s text offers straightforward tools that can help everyone assess their own innate reactions in any situation

Working in sports, issues of race and cultural biases often come into play when determining how to approach some of the issues that shape the socio-political aspects of the industry. Choudury's text offers straightforward tools that can help everyone assess their own innate reactions in any situation. More than that, it's a great read--the book derives its heart from its author, who writes scientifically but very personally, confronting his own discriminatory reactions as unflinchingly as he asks us to do, and effortlessly straddles the line between insightful analysis and compelling narrative.

Jordan Heath-Rawlings
Deputy Editor, Sportsnet magazine

Deep Diversity

2015-04-16T15:11:52-04:00

Jordan Heath-Rawlings
Deputy Editor, Sportsnet magazine

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Deep Diversity emphasizes the importance of relationships and compassion

I sincerely wish this book had been written 10 years ago. I saw myself in many of the experiences and struggles described, as I'm sure many of my equity colleagues will. I was in tears twice reading this - it really got to the core of why this work is so difficult, and why it's so rewarding…Deep Diversity emphasizes the importance of relationships and compassion, principles I have always maintained are keys to equity work…I found this book not only helpful but hopeful. Miigwetch for sharing this.

Donna Gerber, Aboriginal Liaison & Recruitment Manager, Niagara College

Deep Diversity

2015-04-16T15:12:48-04:00

Donna Gerber, Aboriginal Liaison & Recruitment Manager, Niagara College

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