Izanami is frustrated
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What I would say is the most frustrating aspect of the riots is not the violence or the vitriol, though they are frightening by themselves, but the ignorance. Representative Jackson's words had nothing to do with science or reason and everything to do with the same old fear-mongering and righteousness of those in power.
I would suggest all politicians take a look at their words, compare the speeches they give about incarnates to other groups we've discriminated against and examine how few differences there are in the rhetoric.
In order to understand prejudice, we have to study people. One way researchers today are doing just that is through Project Implicit.
"Project Implicit represents a collaborative research effort between researchers at Harvard University, the University of Virginia, and University of Washington. While the particular purposes of each study vary considerably, most studies available at Project Implicit examine thoughts and feelings that exist either outside of conscious awareness or outside of conscious control. The primary goals of Project Implicit are to provide a safe, secure, and well-designed virtual environment to investigate psychological issues and, at the same time, provide visitors and participants with an experience that is both educational and engaging."
One test you could take in order to identify your preferences is focused on the 2012 Presidential Election. The interpretations this survey makes about your answers may surprise you.
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I had a lovely time at Rasika. I hope you like the gift card to Muddy Waters Coffee - it was a last-minute gift, but hopefully you can find yourself a little something there.
I would suggest all politicians take a look at their words, compare the speeches they give about incarnates to other groups we've discriminated against and examine how few differences there are in the rhetoric.
In order to understand prejudice, we have to study people. One way researchers today are doing just that is through Project Implicit.
"Project Implicit represents a collaborative research effort between researchers at Harvard University, the University of Virginia, and University of Washington. While the particular purposes of each study vary considerably, most studies available at Project Implicit examine thoughts and feelings that exist either outside of conscious awareness or outside of conscious control. The primary goals of Project Implicit are to provide a safe, secure, and well-designed virtual environment to investigate psychological issues and, at the same time, provide visitors and participants with an experience that is both educational and engaging."
One test you could take in order to identify your preferences is focused on the 2012 Presidential Election. The interpretations this survey makes about your answers may surprise you.
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[Filtered to Durga]
I had a lovely time at Rasika. I hope you like the gift card to Muddy Waters Coffee - it was a last-minute gift, but hopefully you can find yourself a little something there.
