Confirmation Bias: Look Beyond Agreement
Learning & Education · English · Portrait · 30 sec · whiteboard animation
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Transcript
Why do we notice information that agrees with us? We keep the agreeable headline and skip the challenge.
That's confirmation bias. We naturally look for and remember information that supports what we already believe. Next time, actively look for evidence that could prove you wrong.