Something that I wanted to do through the film is try to…
“Something that I wanted to do through the film is try to explore the roots of belief, because everything has to do with beliefs. When I studied the side of the rationalists and the skeptics, and the side of the believers and so-called psychics, I found out that both of them, no matter what they claim to do, behave in a very similar way. They only accepted what confirmed their previous positions, and tended to reject everything that put them at risk.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
People tend to confirm their existing beliefs and dismiss contrary evidence, regardless of rational or mystical stance.
In simple terms: We favor info that matches our beliefs.
Key Takeaway
Seek contrary evidence.
Themes
bias
belief
critical thinking
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- debates
- media consumption
- research projects
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you test your own assumptions?
- What evidence challenges your core belief?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑seated beliefs is difficult.