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Crime and Punishment in the Shadows of Doubt

Offered By: Santa Fe Institute via YouTube

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Stereotypes Courses Discrimination Courses Criminal Justice System Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore the complex interplay between stereotypes, crime, and justice in this thought-provoking SFI Community Lecture by economist Rajiv Sethi. Delve into how stereotypes profoundly influence decision-making throughout the criminal justice system, from offenders and victims to police officers and jurors. Examine high-stakes situations where limited information and time pressure amplify the impact of stereotypes on justice outcomes. Uncover surprising ways stereotypes affect controversial criminal justice issues and gain insights into creating a more equitable society. Learn about the evolution of stereotypes, their role in crimes of appropriation, and their influence on police stops and lethal force. Discover potential solutions to mitigate the effects of stereotypes in pursuit of a fairer justice system.

Syllabus

Introduction
About Me
Interactions
The riddle
Tamika Cross
Why do we stereotype
Lichtman Lippmann
Stereotypes of criminality
Why did they do that
How stereotypes have changed
Claude Steeles solution
Crimes of Appropriation
Robbery
Preemption
The Burglar Paradox
Selfdefense is ambiguous
Fearfulness and impunity
Washington Post study
Larry Nasser
Bill Cosby
Anita Hill
Police Stops
Discrimination
Stop and frisk
Heat rate test
NYPD
Lethal Force


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Santa Fe Institute

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