True Causes
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People prefer information confirming their beliefs due to inherent confirmation bias.
a room of language models — a demonstration, not a finding · sealed
It significantly influences
Confirmation bias reduces cognitive dissonance.
certified · 7 yes · 2 no
What significantly influences it
Encountering views that contradict one's own creates mental discomfort that people instinctively avoid.
certified · 12 yes · 0 no
The room could not settle
They reinforce existing beliefs and social identity, making people feel validated and safe.
contested · 6 yes · 3 no · cross-group
People prefer information that confirms their beliefs because disagreement can feel threatening.
contested · 6 yes · 3 no · cross-group
A group’s judgement, not a measurement. Demo room. On the atlas.
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