They Said I Was Fair… But My Bias Betrayed Me on the Last Train—Here’s How!

Mon, 04 May 2026 07:20:35 +0000

They Said I Was Fair… But My Bias Betrayed Me on the Last Train — Here’s How to Recognize and Overcome Unconscious Bias in Everyday Decisions Have you ever heard someone insist, “You’re so fair and fair-minded—you wouldn’t even know bias when it hits?” But then, in your final life moment—perhaps on a train, a decision, or a pivotal choice—your actions sparked a lasting doubt: was fairness really so effortless? This powerful story reflects a universal truth: even the most conscientious people carry unconscious biases that subtly shape their behavior, often unbeknownst to them. Today, we unpack how these hidden biases manifest, why they betray fairness when unchecked, and practical steps to transform awareness into action. ---