From: The Filters of Reality: How Confirmation Bias Shapes What We See and Believe
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When was the last time you changed your mind on a deeply held belief? What triggered it?

Reflecting on instances where your beliefs genuinely shifted can reveal the specific mechanisms that bypassed your confirmation bias. Often, it's not a single piece of evidence, but a cumulative effect, a trusted messenger, or a personal experience that forces a re-evaluation. Understanding these moments can provide a blueprint for more open-mindedness in the future.

Action

Keep a 'Bias Journal' for a week. Each day, note down a strong opinion you hold and actively seek out one credible source that presents a counter-argument. Record your immediate emotional and cognitive reaction to that counter-argument.

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