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Body in zombie mode, will need 4 weeks to achieve match fitness: Dinesh Karthik – The Indian Express
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By: PTI | New Delhi | Updated: June 6, 2020 9:41:49 pm Kolkata Knight Riders captain Dinesh Karthik (File Photo/PTI)
Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik said lack of activity due to the coronavirus-forced lockdown has put the body in a zombie mode and it will take at least four weeks for players to achieve match-fitness.
Karthik said the cricketers will have to gradually increase the intensity after resuming training.
I think the transition will be very tough. I think at least a minimum of four weeks, you need to start slowly, first it will be quality and then slowly increase the quantity and then the intensity, Karthik was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo.
Right now the lockdown has eased a lot in Chennai, so you can get permission and go and practice, so I am planning to do that but I will do it gradually the body has been completely in zombie mode, with me sitting at home and not doing much.
It has been more than two months that Indian cricketers have been confined to their homes due to the nationwide lockdown to contain the contagious disease.
Government has eased lockdown restrictions and allowed the resumption of sporting activities and training, subject to state-specific guidelines.
India fast bowler Shardul Thakur is the first cricketer to resume outdoor training after the COVID-19 outbreak when he trained with domestic players at a local ground in Boisar in Maharashtras Palghar district late last month.
However, with inter-state travel still banned in the country, India bowling coach Bharat Arun has asked the cricketers to avail the grounds of their respective home states to do running and focus on their skill work.
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Mercedes mocks the 18-inch: If you are a fan of Fast and Furious you will like them – Explica
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James Allison, Mercedes technical director, has made clear his opinion about the 18-inch wheels that will be implemented in Formula 1 in 2022. He assures that they are slower than the current ones, although they hardly intervene in aerodynamics.
One of the novelties of the technical revolution of Formula 1 in 2022 is the introduction of 18-inch wheels in Formula 1 tires. Something that, after years of testing and requests from fans, will reach the highest category of the motorsport, but that is not to everyones liking. James Allison, Mercedes technical director, has been against its implementation due to its worse performance compared to the current 13-inch.
The new wheels are going to be heavier, with less grip, and with worse performance. They are going to make the cars slower, between one and two seconds. If you are a 13 year old or a fan of Fast and Furious you will surely like themAllison commented on the question of a Twitter user in a round of questions and answers from the Mercedes teams home.
The British insists that this type of tire profile is more suitable for street cars, and that this introduction is more to link the world of Formula 1 with utility vehicles.
In street cars, the economy is much more important, so it is more relevant to link with these vehicles. It is also important for tire builders to be interested in being part of Formula 1, added Allison.
In closing, Allison understands the FIA and Libertys reasons for introducing these tires. With future cars where the aerodynamics will lose weight to favor the show, this change will be effective for it.
If you are the FIA and the FOM, who want to compress the grill with wheels that do not affect aerodynamics, it is good. But its also a good opportunity to shake our heads. Time will tell if it finally gives that result, has influenced to finish.
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COVID-19: Top science stories of the week, from testosterone to hydroxychloroquine – World Economic Forum
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Since one of the first studies emerged in January from Wuhan, China, researchers have known that COVID-19 seems to affect men more than women. More recent studies from Italy and New York City confirm that male mortality exceeds that of women but no one knew exactly why. New evidence from different sources coming to light is pointing to androgens male hormones such as testosterone which seem to be helping the virus get inside cells and help to explain why males are worse affected.
Studies in Spain noted that a disproportionate number of men in hospital with COVID-19 also had male pattern baldness, which is linked to higher levels of androgens. Another study from Italy showed that men with prostate cancer who receive drugs that suppress androgens were much less likely to be infected with SARS-CoV-2. And one from the United States found a strong link between levels of androgen in the blood and the severity of COVID-19.
With no treatment yet available, researchers are now looking into testing already-approved drugs that block the effects of androgens to see if they are effective in slowing down the virus and giving the immune system time to fight back.
On Thursday, medical journal the Lancet retracted the study included in last weeks top science stories of the week that linked hydroxychloroquine to higher mortality and heart problems in COVID-19 patients. The study came under intense scrutiny when researchers and an investigation by the Guardian exposed discrepancies in the data and methods used by small US company Surgisphere to collect them. The papers lead author asked for the retraction after an independent audit of the data was unable to verify their accuracy.
After having temporarily paused clinical trials of the drug in response to the safety concerns the paper raised, the World Health Organization had already announced on Wednesday its data safety monitoring committee found there was no increased risk of death for COVID-19 patients taking it and that the trials would resume.
Meanwhile, another hydroxychloroquine study led by a team at the University of Minnesota, United States has found the drug does not protect people who have been exposed to the virus from becoming infected. The study was a randomised, controlled trial - the so-called gold-standard for measuring the effectiveness of a new medical treatment. It found that about 12% of people given hydroxychloroquine after exposure to SARS-CoV-2 developed COVID-19 within two weeks compared with about 14% of people given a placebo. This difference is not considered to be significant.
A potentially important caveat to the study noted by the authors is that COVID-19 tests were only available to trial participants who displayed symptoms - meaning that symptomless infections were not accounted for. More research is needed before a clear verdict on hydroxychloroquine's efficacy can be given.
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Science of ‘Seinfeld’ – The Conversation US
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Its been 31 years since a groundbreaking show about nothing first hit the air andyada yada yada. What better time to revisit some memorable moments from Seinfeld that left viewers shouting, Get out!, and see what science has to say about the situation.
I was a biology graduate student when Seinfeld first hit the air. The show not only provided a welcome reprieve from a tough day in the laboratory, but also fueled fun debates among us students as to whether the inane scenarios were plausible. Thirty years on, these debates still swim in my head, better informed by the latest science relevant to them.
On season 6, episode 18 (S6:E18), it was revealed that Georges father, Frank, had something he wanted to get off his chest but couldnt: man boobs. After witnessing Franks condition, Kramer was inspired to make the bro, or mansiere, to help give Frank and his buddies support.
The development of enlarged breasts in men is nothing new: It is a rather common medical condition called gynecomastia. Gynecomastia can arise when the body makes less testosterone relative to estrogen. These fluctuations in sex hormones can happen as a newborn develops, during puberty or as a result of aging. In the young, the situation usually resolves on its own as hormones balance out.
Certain medications, illegal drugs and alcohol can produce gynecomastia as well. Men with this condition can opt for breast reduction surgery or wear a compression vest. Medications that reduce the effect of estrogen can also help.
In the season 7 finale, George and Susan were finally tying the knot and Georges wallet was taking a beating. When George was presented with the option to save a few bucks by purchasing old wedding invitations, he leaped at the opportunity. As she licked the 200 envelopes, Susan became dizzy and, in a shocking twist, died at the hospital. The doctor stated that they found traces of a certain toxic adhesive commonly found in very low-priced envelopes.
Another outlandish plot line, or could this really happen? According to How It Works, envelope glue is made from gum arabic, which is a product of the hardened sap from acacia trees. It is a nontoxic substance often used in candy to bind ingredients together.
Others state that dextrin, an edible carbohydrate produced from corn or potato starch, is used to make the adhesive. Most importantly, as far as I can tell, there is not a single report of someone dying from licking envelope glue. If youre still anxious about potential toxins in the adhesive, or simply dont like the taste, moisten the glue strip with a damp sponge instead of your tongue.
In S5:E5, Kramer wanders into the wrong hospital room and makes a disturbing discovery a pigman: half man, half pig. Kramer is further convinced of the existence of pigman when the next days newspaper reads, Hospital receives grant to conduct DNA research. In the end, we learn that the pigman was, of course, just a man who is about five feet, hairless, with a pink complexion.
Kramer might come across as a hipster doofus, but hes not entirely wrong here. Scientists have indeed been working on pig-human hybrids, of sorts, for decades. Doctors have been using porcine heart valves to replace damaged ones in humans since the 1960s.
Since a pigs internal organs are roughly the same size as our own, pigs are good candidate animals in which human organs for transplantation could be grown. In 2017, Dr. Jun Wu at the Salk Institute published the first report of human tissue being grown in a pig embryo. Much more careful research lies ahead, but the pioneering study supports the idea that human organs could be manufactured in a pig.
In S8:E8, Newman was challenged to eat broccoli but quickly gagged and demanded a honey mustard chaser to neutralize the taste.
Newman is what scientists call a supertaster, and he is not alone in hating broccoli. Approximately 25% of people are born with variations in genes like TAS2R38, which build taste bud receptors.
Taste buds bind to chemicals in food and signal the flavor to the brain. Many plants, including broccoli, evolved to produce bitter-tasting chemicals like thiourea to avoid being eaten.
Most humans dont register these chemicals as intensely bitter, but supertasters do. Supertasters are literally born with a tongue that is unusually sensitive to the bitter chemicals found in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, which tricks their brain into thinking that the food is poisonous.
A trip out to the Hamptons is usually a pleasant outing, but in S5:E21, Jerrys girlfriend accidentally walks in on George as hes changing out of his swimsuit. After catching a glimpse of his manhood, she says, Im really sorry. George screams in self-defense, Shrinkage! Shrinkage! I was in the pool!
George wasnt lying. Urologist Darius Paduch at Weill Cornell Medicine has stated that the penis can shrivel by about 50% in length and 20% to 30% in girth in cold temperatures.
The human body operates at an optimal temperature of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. When we get cold, blood is redirected to our vital areas, namely our chest and head to keep our heart and brain functionally properly. Consequently, this draws blood away from appendages like fingers, toes and, in males, the penis. When blood rushes away from the penis, it shrinks. The position of the testes is a reflex controlled by the cremaster muscle, which brings them closer to the body in colder temperatures to maintain the warmth needed for sperm production.
Everything in life is coming up roses after George has a chance encounter with a hand modeling agent in S5:E2. Thanks to avoiding manual labor his whole life, Georges hands are exquisitely smooth and creamy, delicate yet masculine.
Appreciating that his extraordinary hands are the ticket to a new life, George protects them by wearing oven mitts and warning his bickering parents that Stress is very damaging to the epidermis!
It is tempting to assume that George is simply making excuses to get his parents to stop arguing, but science supports his assertion. Stress causes all sorts of health issues in the body, and the skin our largest organ is no exception. The body responds to stress by releasing hormones like cortisol, which cause inflammation.
In the skin, cortisol increases the production of oils, which can cause breakouts and exacerbate skin conditions such as psoriasis or eczema. Stress hormones negatively impact the immune system and epidermal defenses, making the skin more susceptible to infection. Stress also causes some people to bite their nails, which could easily ruin a hand modeling gig.
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Looking to Mouse, Macaque and Human Germ Cells for New Insight into Infertility – University of Michigan Health System News
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Figuring out how sperm develops in the testes is critical to understanding male-factor infertility. This process involves both the sperm-forming cells, collectively called germ cells, and supporting cells of the testis known as somatic cells. So far, much of the work around this highly regulated process, called spermatogenesis, has taken place in mice.
A group of U-M and University of Pittsburgh researchers, led by Sue Hammoud, Ph.D., Jun Li Ph.D., and Kyle Orwig Ph.D., and trainees Adrienne Shami, B.S., Xianing Zheng B.S., and Sarah Munyoki B.S., are expanding this body of knowledge by comparing cells from the testes of mice, macaques and humans. Using single-cell RNA sequencing, they analyzed the way genes are expressed in thousands of these sperm-forming cells to look for similarities and differences. This comparison provides clues about how sperm has evolved in mammals.
From the stem cell building blocks all the way up to mature sperm, there are differences between species in the number, division, and shape of germ cells. While we have learned a great deal from mouse models, sometimes that knowledge simply doesnt translate to humans. As a result, we have a limited understanding of human sperm production, and how things may go wrong to lead to infertility. By simultaneously analyzing thousands of cells throughout this process from different species, we are able to align and directly compare these populations of cells for the first time. In essence, this allows us to begin translating information across species to better understand how sperm are made, says Hammoud.
The findings could help researchers more accurately compare spermatogenesis between animal models and humans, with the ultimate goal of generating in vitro sperm to treat infertility.
Germ cells cant do it alone; they also require help from the neighboring somatic cells which provide signals and nutrients. While most research has focused on the Sertoli nurse cells or testosterone-producing Leydig cells, our study shows that many other underappreciated cell types could provide important input. Learning about these communications will be critical to identify and stimulate human cells in order to produce sperm as a future therapeutic option.
This work was supported by theMichigan Institute for Data Science, the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, and Open Philanthropy
Paper cited: Single-Cell RNA Sequencing of Human, Macaque, and Mouse Testes Uncovers Conserved and Divergent Features of Mammalian Spermatogenesis. Developmental Cell. DOI: 10.1016/j.devcel.2020.05.010
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Why Do Men and Women React Differently to COVID-19? – Medscape
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Hello. This is Dr JoAnn Manson, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital.
What have we learned about sex and gender differences in COVID-19?
That there are many sex and gender differences in both health and disease is old news. For many conditions, rates differ markedly by sex. There are also important differences in the response to therapeutics, pharmacokinetics, and other factors.
But what about the sex and gender differences that are relevant to COVID-19? My colleagues and I recently published a summary of the evidence and a call to action on this subject.
Rates of COVID infection seem to be quite different between men and women. In many countries, reported case fatality rates are higher in menin Italy, South Korea, China, and the United States. For example, in Italy, about 70% of the deaths from COVID were in men. In the approximately 60% of deaths from COVID-19.
There could be both biological and behavioral/sociocultural explanations for this.
On the biological side, there's evidence that women have better innate and adaptive immune responses. They have a more robust response to vaccination and more rapid clearance of viruses and other pathogens. There are genes for immune function that reside on the X chromosome.
There may be differences in the effects of sex hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone) on immune modulation. Estrogen and progesterone have an immune-modulatory role and tend to tamp down inflammation more so than testosterone and androgens. Some current randomized clinical trials are studying the ability of transdermal estradiol and progesterone to reduce inflammatory response and improve clinical outcomes.
In terms of behavioral factors, there are major differences in some countries in rates of smoking between men and women. There may be handwashing and, therefore, the likelihood of transmitting the virus between men and women. There is also a higher prevalence of cardiovascular disease in men compared with women.
On the flip side, some effects of the pandemic may be more severe in women. For example, women may be more susceptible to stress, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder than men. The prolonged period of social isolation and the ongoing stress and anxiety may actually have more adverse repercussions in the long term on the emotional well-being of women compared with men. It's important to have efforts in place to monitor and mitigate this.
In our call to action, we encouraged researchers to account for sex and gender in their research. This goes beyond stratifying for sex to also take into account the design of studies to include sex and gender factors. We also encourage clinicians to take into account sex and gender in patient care to improve health for all.
Thank you so much for your attention. This is JoAnn Manson.
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Limiting your food choices and intake, or switching from one diet to another can tire your mind and body out real fast. Doing so might help you lose weight quickly, but it is hard to keep the weight off when you return to your normal eating habits.
For sustainable healthy eating habits that you can maintain for life, try out intuitive eating, which means listening to what food your body needs.
We spoke to dietitian Kathleen Meehan, who's also a certified intuitive eating counsellor, to find out more.
Wouldn't it be great if you could eat whatever you craved? However, that's not what intuitive eating is about.
In an interview with Shape, Kathleen explained that intuitive eating is a mind-body approach in which the individual gets to decide how to care for their bodies.
It serves as a framework for self-care with 10 principles that work to encourage self-compassion and improved well-being through increased awareness of physical, mental and emotional cues from the body.
Listening to your body means finding out what foods fuel you best, allow you to work out harder, and let you get through the day energetically.
In intuitive eating, there is no such thing as "good" food and "bad" food, as everything can be eaten in moderation. As you get a better understanding of foods that make you feel upbeat and those that make you lethargic, you will naturally be more inclined to eat healthier, fresher, and more wholesome foods.
This is the type of thought process that intuitive eating provides, to help you overcome the fear of food and calories.
Kathleen believes that all of us are born intuitive eaters. Although we often become disconnected from our internal signals and cues, it's possible to unlearn the barriers that make intuitive eating challenging. It takes time, exploration, experience and patience, so while it's not necessarily an easy process, it is possible for everyone.
There are 10 principles of intuitive eating that will help you to understand it better. This may sound complicated, but they are really just ideas that will help you approach intuitive eating with knowledge.
The 10 points can be grouped into three different aspects:
The first principle of "rejecting the dieting mentality" reflects the science that shows that crash dieting doesn't work.
Intuitive eating will encourage a person to reflect upon their own experiences with dieting, and recognise that it's important to acknowledge the external forces that might make a person want to lose weight.
In practising intuitive eating, some people notice their weight stays the same, others gain, and others find weight loss as a side effect - however, it's important to note that weight change is not the intended outcome.
Once you get the hang of intuitive eating, your relationship with food will improve tremendously. There won't be any yo-yo dieting, obsession with numbers, or sudden weight fluctuations.
When you know what your body needs for energy, your meals will be an easy grab and go. There will be less contemplating what to eat for lunch, or what to buy at the supermarket, because you feel and know what you need.
Most people think that intuitive eating is just a simpler and healthier way to see food, but Kathleen pointed out that intuitive eating is also associated with many health benefits.
These include better self-esteem, improved lipid profile, good glycaemic control, increased interoceptive awareness, improved body image, less weight cycling, increased variety of food intake, and protection against the development of eating disorders.
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A review of adult women who tried intuitive eating found that this style of eating made the ladies more body-positive, have better emotional functions, and eat more regularly.
Another study published in the British Medical Journal of Eating Behaviours also found that intuitive eating presented less disordered eating and insecurities.
To find out more about the benefits of intuitive eating, Kathleen recommends looking up some studies - there are over 90 compelling ones that show how intuitive eating improves your overall health and well-being.
When you're eating well, you will be able to focus on working out and leading a healthier lifestyle, making your goals much more easily achievable as well.
Intuitive eating is recommended for everyone, but some people may require a bit of guidance through the principles and the nuance.
A healthcare provider who specialises in intuitive eating will be able to help anyone explore the 10 principles and navigate how to incorporate them, all while considering that person's individual needs and requirements.
"It's a common myth that certain conditions like diabetes or food allergies prevent a person from being able to practise intuitive eating, but this isn't true. Intuitive eating allows for nuance and individualization - concerns around food allergies or blood sugars or past disordered eating will be addressed," Kathleen said.
As intuitive eating is growing in popularity, it's helpful to work with someone who has received adequate training and has expertise in helping people address their individual concerns.
If you think you are already eating intuitively to fuel your body well, there's probably no need to overthink it - just keep it up!
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Weight Loss: Try these 1 spoon hacks and lose extra fat – PINKVILLA
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There are several hacks that can speed up your weight loss or get you past the weight loss plateau. Read on to know more.
Are you losing your mind as you are unable to lose weight? Then you should not worry as stress will only deteriorate your health and lead to weight gain. For many, losing weight aka fat can be a herculean task but there are certain things one should first understand like whether you have water weight or just bloated and not actually overweight. You also have to understand your body type so that you can determine your diet and exercise regime finally.
Weight watchers know that healthy eating and exercising are two best and safest ways to lose weight, however, there certain tricks and tips you can follow that will help to speed up your weight loss process. Today we are sharing one more smart and useful hack. In this hack, you have to incorporate a spoonful of certain rich and nutritious foods daily as they can help you to lose weight by boosting your metabolism and balance your sugar levels among others. Read on to know more.
1. 1 spoon of apple cider vinegar
We know that ACV is a great superfood but weight watchers especially, should incorporate 1 spoon of it every day. Why? ACV enhances the feeling of fullness, makes you less prone to eat between meals, and its raw viscose essence called the mother is full of probiotics which helps to get a better gut. And better gut indirectly leads to weight loss. The acetic acid content balances out the sugar levels in your body. You can drink ACV and warm water concoction every morning.
2. 1 spoon of ginger or ginger powder
Ginger is another superfood that you should any which ways add to your daily diet. Ginger has a thermogenic effect on the body which boosts your digestion in such a way that youll burn calories without much effort. You can enjoy ginger tea or add a spoonful of ginger powder or paste in your everyday meals.
3. 1 spoon of flaxseeds
The high fiber content keeps us full for good hours. It also helps to trigger metabolism, enhances your digestion, and regulates your bowel movements. And all these factors are related to weight loss. The best part is that adding flaxseeds aka alsi can be added in any dish as they have a mild and bland taste. You can add to your smoothies, shakes, yogurt, soups, salads and fruit juices among others.
4. 1 spoon of chia seeds
We all know how important is fiber for our bodies. Did you know 2 tablespoons of chia can give 40% of your necessary fiber intake? For the unversed, they keep us fuller for a long time, activates your metabolism, and regulates your bowel movements. They are also packed with protein which is again helpful to lose weight by boosting metabolism. Want to know some chia based recipes? Check out this link here.
5. 1 spoon of green tea
Yes, many of us know that green tea is a great weight loss tool but many hardly drink it because of its taste. It is chockfull of nutrients and anti-oxidants which will improve your health as well as help to get rid of extra stored fat. You should incorporate 1 cup of tea at least for better health and sustainable weight loss.
6. 1 spoon of turmeric
Just like ginger, turmeric also has thermogenic properties, it increases your body temperature and boosts your metabolism. And better metabolism helps to mobilize the fat which was accumulated in parts of your body. Turmeric also prevents fat accumulation in your body. You can add in several dishes or just dissolve it in a glass of water and drink it.
Bottom line
Eat moderately and healthy, workout daily and make sure to include 1 spoon of these weight loss superfoods every day.
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Some things should go without saying, but unfortunately, they still need to be said.
Nobody is perfect is one of those things.
I shouldnt have to say it, but here we are.
Were all flawed people. Some of us are impatient. Some of us are lazy. Some of us are rude. And some of us like pineapple on pizza.
Id like to talk about two of my imperfections and hopefully make a point that will help someone with theirs.
My first flaw is that Im fat, unnecessarily so.
To clarify, I have a weight issue due to a lack of trying. Im not one of those people who exercises, eats healthily, and just cant manage to lose weight.
Thats just not the reality of my situation.
Ive made some small changes and continue making small changes, but ultimately Id have to put more effort into weight loss to see any meaningful change. And unfortunately, I still prefer tacos to carrots.
I bring up these specific issues to bring up a point.
Should I lose some weight? Yes. Do I have the right to be fat? For sure. Does having this right mean I shouldnt try to lose weight? No. Does being fat mean Im a bad person? No. Does it mean Im out to terrorize your family with Oreos? No. Can I be a good husband, son, father, neighbor, friend and community member while still fat? 100%.
Could being fat cause problems for others? In a way, yeah. Unnecessary weight is commonly connected to a variety of health issues. An avoidable heart attack could very well place a burden on friends, family and possibly others.
Which brings me to my second flaw.
Harvard University has a set of exams that you can take online for free. Theyre called their Implicit Association Tests or IATs. These tests contain a series of questions and exercises that measure if you have an implicit preference toward one group of people or another. They test every kind of preference from race to political persuasions to disabilities to gender to sexuality.
This week, I took on that measured implicit preferences between white people (European American) and black people (African American.)
I answered the questions as best as I could and made an honest-to-God attempt to complete the exercises to the best of my abilities.
The results of my test were that I had a strong automatic preference to European Americans over African Americans.
There are five levels of preference between no preference and extreme preference, and if no preference was at the bottom then strong was fourth from the top.
I dont want to give away how the test works because I hope some of you will Google Harvard IAT and take the test for yourself, and explaining the test beforehand will make it much easier to game the results in your favor.
And I dont want to dismiss what I think the shortcomings of the test were. And I dont think anyone would claim that an easy-to-game test is the end-all-be-all to whether you have racist tendencies or not.
But Id rather focus on what it made me do.
It made me think about myself and the world view I hold.
Should I work on my racist tendencies? Yes. Do I have the right to be racist? For sure. Does having this right mean I shouldnt try to hold racist views? No. Does being racist mean Im a bad person? In some ways yes, and in some ways no. Does it mean Im out to terrorize your family with bedsheets and burning crosses? No. Can I be a good husband, son, father, neighbor, friend and community member while still having these tendencies? Most of the time, probably.
But does holding a racist view affect others? It sure can. If those views make me intentionally or unintentionally prejudiced against someone or if those views blind me to the need for reforms, a racist belief will hurt people.
I thought about what the results meant and instances when I had racist ideas and thoughts.
I thought about a time where I was surprised to find out a singer I really like was black because she didnt sound like it. I thought of times in school where I heard a black peers name and thought, That was kind of weird. I thought about the first time I met a middle school friend of Chinese heritage, and the first thing I noticed was that he didnt have an accent.
Racism, like unhealthy weight gain, is an issue that exists on a spectrum. Some people are a little fat and some people are really fat. Some people are a little racist and others are really racist.
You can dress for your body type, but everyone can see how big you are. You can explain away racist actions all day long, but people still see them.
Its one thing not to realize you have a flaw. Its another thing to hide your flaws instead of actively working to fix them.
Its not enough to pretend that we dont have imperfections. Its not enough to hear criticisms and dismiss them based on a small group of rioters. Its not even enough to own our flaws.
We must own them, and take the steps to fix them.
Anything less is lip service at best and willful support of racist thoughts, words and actions at worst. And lets not forget, racism makes it impossible for some to breathe, whether its conscious racism or not.
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