How would the world change if we were more understanding of prejudice and stereotyping, and less tolerant of racism?

I think we would begin to recognise that prejudice and stereotyping are often rooted in ignorance and lived experience rather than malice. Racism, by contrast, is intentional and harmful. Yet we frequently treat prejudice and stereotyping as though they will inevitably metastasise into racism, rather than addressing them with curiosity and education. As a result, we cross the street before we need to, shutting down dialogue and learning before it has a chance to occur.