Steps 2 through 4 are essentially working toward the same goal of reducing harm caused by our biases, but the beginner level is reactive to incoming information and the intermediate and advanced levels become increasingly proactive about seeking it out. For step 1, which is all about accepting that bias exists and opting into addressing this fact, here’s a contract with yourself for accepting your bias that you can adopt or modify to fit your own preferred aesthetic. It’s a modified version of a contract in white fragility that has been expanded to encompass all forms of bias. Mull over these
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