Day 18/365 You Are Biased...

An episode of the 365 Moments of Realization podcast, hosted by Amit, titled "Day 18/365 You Are Biased..." was published on October 18, 2023 and runs 0 minutes.

October 18, 2023 ·0m · 365 Moments of Realization

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Summary

people often believe what they want to believe or what they want something to be true. This is known as confirmation bias. Confirmation bias is the tendency to seek out and interpret information in a way that confirms our existing beliefs.Confirmation bias can be a powerful force, and it can lead people to believe things that are not true. For example, people who believe in conspiracy theories are often very good at finding evidence to support their theories, even if that evidence is flimsy or even fabricated.There are a number of reasons why people may believe what they want to believe. One reason is that it can be emotionally uncomfortable to accept information that contradicts our beliefs. Another reason is that it can be difficult to change our beliefs, even when we are presented with convincing evidence.

Episode Description

Confirmation bias can be a powerful force, and it can lead people to believe things that are not true. For example, people who believe in conspiracy theories are often very good at finding evidence to support their theories, even if that evidence is flimsy or even fabricated.

There are a number of reasons why people may believe what they want to believe. One reason is that it can be emotionally uncomfortable to accept information that contradicts our beliefs. Another reason is that it can be difficult to change our beliefs, even when we are presented with convincing evidence.