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RE: Opinions and Confirmation Bias

in Reflections10 months ago (edited)

The questions raised in Your post are important and some effort has been made throughout human history to arrive at meaningful answers. Krishnamurti was a great midwife to reflect on bias - as it is a standard aspect of the human condition. Confirmation bias is a form of self preservation - one creates one's own predictive programming. The example of a woman asking her boyfriend/better half before going out for dinner: "Do I look good?" Even if that would not be entirely truthful, who would not respond with "You are looking great, Honey!"
Regarding introspection - it is only possible in the absence of fear. Fear about what truthful introspection will bring to the surface.
Thank You for Your insights.