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Don't Think Your Bias Can Boss You Around? David Byrne Says Think Again

The musician and multimedia artist has co-created an immersive experience designed to make people aware of their implicit biases. It's called "The Institute Presents: Neurosociety."

Kim Jong Nam, eldest son of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il, in Beijing in 2007. He died Monday, according to South Korean intelligence. The Asahi Shimbun via Getty Images hide caption

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N. Korean Leader Kim Jong Un's Half-Brother Is Dead. But Why?

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Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James is one of many NBA figures who's recent comments have veered into current politics. Nick Wass/AP hide caption

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With Politics, NBA Speaks Its Mind

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Don't Think Your Bias Can Boss You Around? David Byrne Says Think Again

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Pullman, author of the His Dark Materials trilogy, holds a copy of its concluding volume, The Amber Spyglass. The first book of a new series will be published in Fall 2017. Max Nash/Associated Press hide caption

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Author Philip Pullman Announces A Follow-Up Trilogy To 'His Dark Materials'

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Cars are less likely to stop when people of color step into intersections, a study says. Andy Ryan/Getty Images hide caption

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Researchers Examine Race Factor In Car Crashes Involving Pedestrians

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