A Common Thinking Trap
Confirmation bias causes us to notice information that supports our beliefs while overlooking evidence that contradicts them. This happens to everyone, regardless of intelligence.
Reduce Confirmation Bias
- Seek opposing viewpoints.
- Ask what evidence would change your mind.
- Separate facts from interpretations.
- Actively test your assumptions.
Curiosity Beats Certainty
The goal isn't to prove yourself right. It's to understand reality more accurately, even when that means changing your mind.
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