Confirmation Bias Quote by David DiSalvo
““tendency to seek confirming evidence and ignore disconfirming evidence as “confirmation bias,” and it's as human as sex, sleep, and barbeque.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast "The Skeptics' Guide", 2021
People naturally favor evidence that supports their beliefs, ignoring contradictory data, a bias as common as basic needs.
In simple terms: We favor confirming evidence over disconfirming.
Key Takeaway
Beware of confirmation bias.
Themes
cognition
psychology
bias
Mood
skeptical
reflective
Type
analytical
educational
When to use this quote
- research
- news consumption
- team meetings
- personal beliefs
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
critical thinking
decision making
Questions to Reflect On
- What belief have you defended despite contrary evidence?
- How can you seek disconfirming data?
A Different Perspective
Bias can be hard to detect without external feedback.
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