In an op-ed for The Chronicle, Professors Jay A. Pearson shared his insights from his two-year research with Douglas Brook at Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy. They emphasize the importance of distinguishing between social scientific truth and personal authenticity in fostering civil discourse. By leveraging their diverse backgrounds and shared commitment to evidence-based inquiry, they address racial biases in jury selection processes. They said: “We began to view systemic racism and administrative evil as two parallel streams leading to the same problem.” Their research highlights how mutual respect and a focus on truth can bridge ideological divides.
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