Thursday, June 21, 2012

Confirmation Bias


I do a lot of research and report-creation because supposedly the AMC wants to make decisions based on objective information. Then I fume in frustration when the reports are ignored and change is  avoided. And then I fume some more when members complain that change is needed. Perhaps I'm just bashing my head against a brick wall.
The Misconception: Your opinions are the result of years of rational, objective analysis.


The Truth: Your opinions are the result of years of paying attention to information which confirmed what you believed while ignoring information which challenged your preconceived notions.

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