We routinely think we are correct, and we are confident in our correctness.

This is epitomized by two adjacent observations: confirmation bias and the Dunning-Kruger effect. We seek only what we want to hear (subconsciously), and don’t know enough to know that we don’t know anything (also subconsciously).

You can imagine that this is a dangerous combination with regards to critical thinking and accuracy.

Brain Blunders: Uncover Everyday Illusions and Fallacies, Defeat Your Flawed Thinking Habits, And Think Smarter (Or Just Less Stupidly) By Peter Hollins

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