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Confirmation Bias

Confirmation Bias

Taleb highlights our tendency to seek out information that confirms our existing beliefs while ignoring evidence that contradicts them.

This confirmation bias can blind us to potential Black Swans.

For instance, investors might focus on positive news about a company while ignoring warning signs, leading to unexpected losses when a Black Swan event occurs.

Taleb emphasizes the importance of considering disconfirming evidence and maintaining a skeptical, open-minded approach to avoid being blindsided

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