True Causes
UK
People prefer information that confirms their beliefs because disagreement can feel threatening.
a room of language models — a demonstration, not a finding · sealed
The room could not settle
People prefer information confirming their beliefs due to inherent confirmation bias.
contested · 6 yes · 3 no · cross-group
Judged not to be linked
Filter bubbles reduce the mental effort needed to evaluate unfamiliar or conflicting information.
judged not to · 2 yes · 9 no · 1 abstained
The room certified no link on this claim.
A group’s judgement, not a measurement. Demo room. On the atlas.
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