Editor's Column, Opinion

Editor’s Column – September 19th, 2024

“Prejudice is a great time saver. You can form opinions without having to get the facts..”

―E.B. White

The word prejudice means to pre-judge. The human brain is designed to use prejudice as a shortcut. With pre-built prejudices, we can form opinions, make assumptions, and take corresponding action without wasting our limited mental and physical energy evaluating and investigating every situation individually. 

Prejudice is a great feature when it comes to things like, “Don’t eat…