Real Ones and Robots1 Dec 2025

The Hidden Cost of Rolling Back Inclusion

In this episode of Me, Myself & AI, we unpack why retreating from Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) isn’t a “neutral reset,” but a risk, for people, for culture, and for business. We explore what academic research reveals about the impact of microaggressions, lost diversity, and dismantled inclusion efforts. From real-world DEI rollbacks to data on firm performance and organizational health, we show how exclusion isn’t just a social problem, it’s a business problem. If you care about fairness and sustainable success, this episode is for you.

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