Your brain ignores facts that challenge your beliefs
Confirmation bias is a mental shortcut where your brain selectively processes information, embracing what you already believe and overlooking anything that challenges your existing views.
Confirmation bias makes us favor information that confirms what we already believe, often causing us to miss or dismiss opposing evidence. First studied in 1960 by Peter Wason, this bias acts like a mental filter, prioritizing affirmation over disproof. For example, in politics, 62% of Americans get news from outlets aligning with their views, creating echo chambers.
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