Comments on: The Eye Exam We Fail: Colorblindness

By: Alex Palmer

Alex Palmer — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 22:46:49 +0000

I definitely agree with your stance that the normalisation of what we see online shapes how we perceive and conceptualise the world. Repeated exposure to racist posts or white supremacist ideas makes people numb to how harmful they can be and allows them to be internalised. I also like the emphasis you placed on celebrating individual differences because I believe that the differences in our identity are what make us human and should be encouraged without judgment

By: Brandon Rosenblatt

Brandon Rosenblatt — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 22:12:34 +0000

Acknowledging race is important because it is a significant part of one’s identity. I feel that if people are able to encourage acknowledgement of racial differences early on in childhood, then more people will become more observant of the white supremacist system and understand issues where race is relevant to discuss. If we become a society that promotes race talk, it can help people understand how their experiences are different from one another, and that depending on someone’s racial identity, they may have specific experiences of being treated unfairly and have dealt with oppression. Also, it allows for everyone to see how they can best support one another and understand where people are coming from.

By: Carolina E

Carolina E — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:58:05 +0000

It’s a tricky world to navigate, both online and offline. It seems as though colorblindness is beneficial but for who is it really for? Race talk is seen as so uncomfortable because people assume that talking about race means that they’re contributing to inequity when it’s really the opposite. Like the mother, I understand her sentiment behind trying to preserve the innocence of children from knowing what race is. But this is an aspirational goal that cannot be achieved when they will eventually be exposed to a world that places emphasis on differences. I wish that sort of innocence could live on but we have yet to build a foundation that is not based on creating division between races. And as you mentioned, even the algorithms online reflect back the environment we have fostered offline so it only continues to perpetuate colorblindness even more. I think we need to find ways to connect with others like that moment those two boys shared. Talking about race doesn’t mean it’ll take away from the moment, it’ll just add perspective.

By: Lily Bernecker

Lily Bernecker — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:16:57 +0000

This is such an important post. We must emphasize now more than ever that differences are not the problem, nor is acknowledging differences a bad thing. Acknowledging differences in a positive light, rather than a secretive or negative way, is critical in fostering a society that celebrates individuality and is not afraid to interact with people of all backgrounds. We must educate the youth on different cultures, celebrating their differences.