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Hidden Bias

According to the article, Test Yourself for Hidden Bias, I initially took the “easy path” after taking the test. I have formed many complex thoughts about my experience with the interface and structure of the test I took, but I won't go into crazy detail about that. I took the test on weapons through categorizing images of weapons and harmless objects and images of Black Americans and White Americans. My results according to these scientist, suggest that I have a moderate automatic association for Harmless Objects with White Americans and Weapons with Black Americans. I was actually frustrated with my results because of the format and limitations to this specific test. There is obviously a formula that creates the outcomes. Would there be the same outcomes if scientist included empathy into their formulas or freedom to truly answer questions with no or little limitations? I guess this “mental residue” about weapon association was formed around media? I am actually confused right now. Because of the climate we are in, I honestly don't see race as danger because anyone human being can be dangerous. Literally ANYONE, any age, any gender, anything. It was interesting to see what a formula says about my hidden bias and knowing the views I have on a daily basis.Yea...I’m confused.

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