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Confirmation Bias Explained

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Steve and I talk about confirmation bias. It's a thinking error that we all make but just how powerful is it?

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20 Comments

@Donald_McE 3 years ago

The fact that even a seasoned and self-aware skeptic as Dr. Novella still has to fight his own cognitive biases illustrates just how difficult clear critical thinking is. It's a never-ending battle. And what I find most difficult is examining my own personal cherished beliefs. Anyway, I appreciate the two Novella brothers presenting these videos. Thanks guys!

@TedApelt 3 years ago

"There are filters in place that you're not aware exists."

That's the thing we need to watch out for the most.

@PhysicsPolice 3 years ago

This video confirms my preconceived notion of confirmation bias.

@karlschwartz7933 1 year ago

Good explanation. Carl Sagan: One of the saddest lessons of history is this: If we've been bamboozled long enough, we tend to reject any evidence of the bamboozle. We're no longer interested in finding out the truth. The bamboozle has captured us. It's simply too painful to acknowledge, even to ourselves, that we've been taken.

@mudkip003 2 years ago

I have been clinically diagnosed with a severe combination of mental illnesses since I was a kid. My dad never understood why my interpretation of reality was so different from his until he learned about confirmation bias in a conference for his work earlier this year. Over two decades spent at odds with him, and he finally, finally understands that my mental health diagnoses are legitimate. I'm floored and grateful.

@CreepyMagician 3 years ago

Once I first learned about confirmation bias, I started seeing it everywhere.

@gootyobt2032 1 year ago

This video made me stick ti my belief that confirmation bias is an illusion.

@nyralotep 3 years ago

For important things I like to wait and see more information rather than trusting myself because I tend to have literal thinking thanks to adhd.

@CowboySlots 2 years ago

This was a perfect episode! Especially in relation to gamblers and superstitions. Shared!

@Fl0wF0rming 3 years ago

These videos on how to think about critical thinking are insanely valuable. Please keep them coming!

@positronicdreams 3 years ago

I seem to find confirmation bias everywhere I look for it.

@DatHandle 3 years ago

Incredible vid! Loved this format. Just one cognitive bias (or other topic), 20 min, go! Short and sweet. Proud SGU Patron! ❤️❤️

@keithdavies52 3 years ago

I think confirmation bias is the basis for most logical fallacies.

@theoriginalmonstermaker 3 years ago

I really feel ppl who don't do themselves the service of dwelling in these concepts from time to time, are really shorting themselves.

It really assists with true appreciation, and makes opinions more meaningful. Learn yourself!

@mijzelfmaardanik 3 years ago

I Really like this video series ! Awesome!

@NickMcConnell-s1d 3 years ago

Thanks Steve and Jay!

@Krush00 3 years ago

Another great one fellas!

@Nk36745 3 years ago

Great video

@lgerheart 3 years ago

My girlfriend does this all the time. I tell her, "Hon, you're only counting the times that I leave the toliet seat up and dismissing when I leave the seat down."
Man! So, when it's down, she can't know that I was cognative about it, she'll only catch the 1 time up out of 10 down 😅😂