30 Dec 2021 11:40 pm
LibDave » 30 Dec 2021, 11:46 pm » wrote: ↑ The scientific method is designed to remove confirmation bias from the equation. Yes. When you look at the data you are asked to put aside judgements and define what is unexplained precisely. Then you do the opposite... you allow your confirmation bias to develop a hypothesis based on your "notion" of how it works. Then you test out predictions based on all possibilities. The results should eventually lead you to the truth without bias. I never really thought of it that way... but yes it does seem to fit with the scientific process. I come at it from business and engineering and quantum.
I am always searching new ways to challenge my own beliefs. I change my mind about issues fairly often, because I do not invest my ego into my beliefs. They are always transitory. This is the curse of endless intellectual curiosity.. the inability to ever feel like you have the “final answer”
this type of constant second guessing is not a virtue. It does not serve one well, as much as total and utter conviction does.. even conviction of falsehoods is useful, cuz it does not matter what one believes, only the fervency of his belief. Such certainty is the key to being a great salesman, because absolute certainty is contagious. It overwhelms the audience and sways them to believe as you do.