Forthcoming Book!

Dr. Cox has a forthcoming book from the University of California Press.

The book has passed peer review and is currently in the process of being edited. Sign up for our newsletter here to hear when the release date and book tour information is announced! As the release approaches, this page be updated to include:

  • Links for information on each chapter of the book, including related embedded videos, and direct links to related episodes of Diverse Joy podcast

  • Links to other readings or media

  • And additional examples from attendees of the bias habit-breaking training or readers of the book

  • Season 3 of Diverse Joy (which will be released October 2025-November 2026) is planned to be a direct companion to the book, with each episode following along with the book, chapter by chapter

Dr. Cox’s Book Contents

The book will be made up of four units, split into a total of 11 chapters. You can learn more about the chapters of the book here.

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  • Chapter 1

    • Introduction

    • A Bit About Me

    • Some Instructions and Guidance

    • Features of Bias Habit-Breaking Skills

    Chapter 2

    • The Habit of Unintentional Bias

    • Cultural Input Teaches Bias Habits

    • The Personal Dilemma of Unintentional Bias

    • Approach Bias as a Habit to be Broken

    • Adopt a Cumulative Perspective on Bias

    • Chapter 2 Skills Summary

  • Chapter 3

    • Bias Habit Building Blocks: Expectations and Emotions

    • Stereotypes Guide Expectations

    • Stereotypic Expectations are Probabilistically Uncertain

    • Confirmation is Satisfying

    • Disruption is Frustrating

    • Chapter 3 Skills Summary

    Chapter 4

    • Bias Habits that Create Disparities

    • Impression Justification

    • Norm Enforcement

    • Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

    • Chapter 4 Skills Summary

    Chapter 5

    • Bias Habits that Perpetuate Cognitive Inertia

    • Attentional Spotlight 71

    • Confirmation Bias 75

    • Untested Assumptions 78

    • Chapter 5 Skills Summary 85

    • Unit 2 Wrap-up: Synergy Among Bias Habits

  • Chapter 6

    • Favor Mindfulness Over Blunt, Ineffective Tools

    • Don’t Try To Bluntly Suppress Stereotypes

    • Don’t Try To Bluntly Ignore Group Statuses

    • Don’t Try To Bluntly Rely on Personal Objectivity

    • Chapter 6 Skills Summary

    Chapter 7

    • Tools to Retrain Your Mind

    • Detect, Reflect, and Reject Bias

    • Rehearse Replacements

    • Consider Situational Explanations for Behavior

    • Do Perspective-Taking

    • Chapter 7 Skills Summary

    Chapter 8

    • Tools to Broaden Your Input

    • Broaden Your Input Via Genuine Connections

    • Broaden Your Input Via Media

    • Broaden Your Input via Physical, Digital, and Social Representation

    • Listen with Humility and Curiosity

    • Chapter 8 Skills Summary

    Chapter 9

    • Tools to Prevent Bias

    • Seek Individuating Information

    • Think Ahead

    • Chapter 9 Skills Summary

    Chapter 10

    • Tools For Speaking Up

    • Speak Up When Others Express Bias

    • Speak Up When You Slip Up

    • Chapter 10 Skills Summary

    • Unit 3 Wrap-up: Use the Tools Wisely

  • Chapter 11

    • Understanding and Undermining the Broad Reach of Narrow Thinking

    • (Personal) Practice Makes (Social) Progress

    • Be a Lifelong Agent of Change

    The book includes References by Chapter at the end.

Please note: Because the book is in the editing stage, the information shown here may change.