Cultural Blindness- When Fairness isn’t Fair

About this episode

Trisha Carter explores the concept of cultural blindness and its implications on fairness and inclusion.

In this solo episode, Trisha unpacks a concept that often masquerades as unity but can quietly erase the experiences of those it claims to include. What happens when "treating everyone the same" actually means treating everyone as if they share your starting point? How do well-intentioned statements like "I just see you as a person" land on someone whose difference has shaped their entire life? Drawing on insights from her conversation with Chika Miyamori about the Intercultural Development Continuum, Trisha explores the minimization stage, where we focus on what we share while downplaying the significance of difference. She contrasts this with the overview effect experienced by the Artemis II crew, showing how one mindset expands our capacity to see while the other diminishes it. For cultural trainers, coaches, and facilitators, she offers a practical three-question reflection sequence to move groups from minimization toward genuine co-creation. Resources mentioned include Episode 78 (Moon Joy and the Overview Effect) and Episode 75 with Chika Miyamori (Intercultural Development Continuum and the IDI). Join Trisha in this journey of growth and discovery throughout the year via…

People in this episode

Host: Trisha Carter

Topics covered

• cultural blindness
• fairness
• intercultural development
• co-creation
• minimization stage
• overview effect

Keywords

• cultural blindness
• fairness
• intercultural development
• co-creation
• minimization
• overview effect
• self improvement

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Episode 78 (Moon Joy and the Overview Effect), Episode 75 with Chika Miyamori (Intercultural Development Continuum and the IDI)

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