In think white men have developed two things that worked well for them a long time ago but that have, over centuries, become over-active and toxic. Namely, aggressive tendencies and the belief that what they think must be the truth.

Just as women failed to develop many skills due to centuries of being confined to roles as housewives and mothers (and oh how sad and horrible in those day if one were barren!) men have been rewarded for their ability to conquer and discover.

Today, however, no one wants to be conquered and discoveries must be met with the rigor of the scientific method. That means a lot of adjusting for men used to having power and to not being questioned.

Men and women have varying degrees of willingness when it comes to self-reflection. And men with over-active egos, will find this particularly difficult.

So I think the answer is to put men and women who do have that ability in roles of power and influence. Right now, it seems women, gay men and people of color are needed in high places. They've never had the luxury of having their word taken as gospel or being placed in positions of power simply because they know the right people or have joined the right club.

Over time, white men will learn what they haven't yet--but for now, let's stop the madness in any way we can.