We fall victim to cognitive biases in our daily lives, far more often than we realize.

Becoming aware of your confirmation bias is the first step to overcoming it.

What are the different types of confirmation bias, how can we avoid this bias, and what are some examples and solutions? #confirmationbias

The confirmation bias is the mother of all misconceptions. It is the tendency to interpret new information in a way that makes you compatible with your existing beliefs.

When confronted with information that challenges your personal narrative, are you curious about the new information and use that to update your beliefs or do you give in to confirmation bias and find ways to reject the evidence that contradicts your assumptions and look for information that strengthens your point of view

The tendency to seek, interpret, and remember information that confirms your pre-existing beliefs can negatively impact your choices, and your growth.

When we come across an interesting news item online, it’s no surprise that we want to share it with others who also may find it interesting.

Confirmation bias is the tendency to seek out and prefer information that supports our preexisting beliefs. As a result, we tend to ignore any information