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People have evolved stereotyping and assuming things cause it was beneficial from the evolutionary perspective.
Still is, people use heuristic thinking every day of their lives. It's not like we'd be better off removing that part of us, the ability to make quick and decisive decisions should be applauded. We just need to remember that the first conclusion we jump to is not always correct.