When we hear something that fits with what we already believe, we are apt to adopt it without much reflection or critical thinking. Instead, we should be asking ourselves what the opposition might say regarding the information. We should subject our beliefs to critique – critiquing them as though we want to prove them false. This will help us to see how solid the evidence actually is and avoid confirmation bias.
October 13, 2020
October 13, 2020 at 11:20 pm
Excellent thoughts, Jason. I agree that the best way to avoid confirmation bias is to do your dead-level-best to take the role of a critic with respect to your position and seek out the best arguments against it.
Employing that method led me out of political liberalism, the doctrine of the Trinity, and unconditional eternal security.
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