This doesn't mean cognitive bias in a LW sense, it means everyone is racist, specifically against black people.
I don't think it means that. I don't think she meant that. (Though I guess it depends on your definition of "racist".)
if everyone is a little bit racist, why would people get into interracial relationships...
My understanding is that humans have a tribal in/out group mentality that may use race as way to classify other humans as "others". They can also use religion, class, culture, etc.
My understanding of Clinton's (and then Kaine's) remarks was that everyone has biases of which they are unconscious...and that these biases affect their thoughts...and therefore sometimes their actions.
I don't think it means that. I don't think she meant that.
I'm pretty sure that is what she means. There is a big controversy in the US over whether the police are racist, not over whether the police have cognitive biases. I would be overjoyed if presidential candidates really were discussing cognitive biases.
My understanding is that humans have a tribal in/out group mentality that may use race as way to classify other humans as "others". They can also use religion, class, culture, etc.
No disagreement here.
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