Closer home, the racial attacks against Africans in Delhi suggest that India, despite its rich diversity and famed hospitality, also harbours deep prejudices. By simulating a stock market in diverse versus homogenous groups, the researchers were able to study the impact of diversity. When participants were in a diverse group, they were 58% per cent more accurate in determining the true value of stocks. On the other hand, in a diverse group, people tended to be more discerning and less likely to follow the crowd. Just by being in a diverse group, we expect others to think differently from us, and are more prepared to address alternative viewpoints.

Source: The Hindu August 28, 2016 13:18 UTC