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Part 0: The Emotional Brain

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The Amygdala Hijack:

Our emotional brain sends messages from the brain stem through the amygdala, bypassing the prefrontal cortex (our thinking brain).
This creates a rapid response to stimuli, known as the amygdala hijack.

Valerie Alexander delves into the fascinating world of unconscious bias in this video.

Now that you’ve watched the video, please take a moment to reflect on how it made you feel.

Can you recall a time when you experienced or exhibited unconscious bias?
What key insights or takeaways did you gain from the video?

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