Philosophy / Unit 1 Philosophy 0028 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Confirmation Bias
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The idea
Confirmation bias is the tendency to seek, notice, and remember evidence that favors what one already believes.
In practice
Two viewers watch the same debate; each sees their own candidate winning, and each collects the clips to prove it.
Where people slip
Knowing the bias exists grants no immunity. Test your view against the strongest evidence on the other side.
Your place on the trail
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