Belief · 4 minute read
Confirmation Bias
We notice evidence that agrees with us and overlook what does not.
Try thisActively seek evidence that could prove you wrong.
In plain English
What is it?
Once we form a belief, matching information feels more relevant and contradictory information feels easier to dismiss.
In the real world
What does it look like?
Two people can read the same news story and each find a line that supports what they already believed.
Make it useful
How do you think more clearly?
Actively seek evidence that could prove you wrong.