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The Shadow of Truth Series - Confirmation Bias
Why do we believe what we believe… even when it’s not true?
In Episode 2 of my Truth Series on Where Do We Go From Here?, I explore the psychology of confirmation bias—and why we often choose the comfort of the familiar over the discomfort of truth.
Using Plato’s Allegory of the Cave as a backdrop, this episode unpacks how modern “shadows” are no longer cast by firelight—but by screens, algorithms, and curated narratives that reinforce what we already think.
Key takeaways:
We don’t seek truth—we seek confirmation
Being wrong can feel like a threat, not a realization
Emotion often overrides…
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