Google searches uncover racial biases from "summary" of Everybody Lies by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz
Google searches offer a unique window into the dark corners of human thought. People are more honest with Google than they are with anyone else, even themselves. They type things into the search bar that they would never admit in polite company. And what they type can be very revealing. One thing that Google searches reveal is the prevalence of racial biases. People may not openly express racist thoughts, but they are more likely to reveal them anonymously on the internet. Studies have found that racial bias is pervasive in society, and Google searches confirm this reality. For example, search data shows that people ar...
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