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Confirmation bias is when we are focused on only the ideas and information that align with our existing set of beliefs and reject any information that challenges our existing ‘schemas’.
If we become aware of our confirmation bias, we are able to see our lopsided way of evaluating new information, and we then tend to not rush towards readily agreeable information, but towards something that challenges us.
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One may think of oneself as an authority on whatever knowledge has been attained over the years (and assume that our brains are perfect), but one must not fall in the Dunning-Kruger Effect where one’s own knowledge is considered superior and versatile, making them blind towards their own ignoranc...
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We normally question others when they do not fall in line with our belief patterns.
Part of being open-minded is to be able to question yourself whenever new information is encountered. This can be about our existing knowledge, or about the trustworthiness of the source. W...
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Being open-minded is a quality that makes us receptive to a diverse range of ideas, arguments and perspectives that may not align with our own.
If we are not open-minded, we may not be able to think critically or rationally in any given situation, making us unable to see a...
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They are the individuals that only entertain their existing viewpoints, not being receptive to new ideas and previously unknown beliefs.
Having strong beliefs is not an indicator of a closed mind. One can have strong convictions and yet be empathetic towar...
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When a new piece of information that we learn from ourselves conflicts with our existing beliefs, and we are unable to deny the authenticity of the new idea, we experience Cognitive Dissonance.
If we are able to revise and update our outdated or incorrect belief p...
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According to psychologist JeanPiaget, being open-minded requires a specific mental process. Our existing body of knowledge is called a ‘schema’, and new information can be sorted and fitted in our various ‘schemas’ by a sort of filing process which is called assimilation.
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People don't like to rethink their beliefs once they are formed.
We would rather ignore information that would challenge our ideas than engage with threatening new information. This is called "confirmation bias".
Confirmation Bias is a common fallacy where we feed our existing beliefs and refute any contradictory information.
These belief patterns, no matter how right they may seem, are not immune to error, and we need to make an effort to look beyond the boundaries.
Confirmation bias is a major hurdle to being open-minded: We seek information supporting our current views and beliefs.
We can overcome this bias by being aware of it. We can take steps to work against it by actively pursuing information and perspectives that contradict ou...
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