tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post6721194127820119285..comments2024-03-22T10:51:23.567-05:00Comments on Faith, Fiction, Friends: Worldviews, Villains, and DecisionsGlynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10802111972232088511noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-22692151936691692522013-06-08T14:52:33.804-05:002013-06-08T14:52:33.804-05:00Funny. I'd never heard of the book before this...Funny. I'd never heard of the book before this - I put up a post on the subject back in May at <a rel="nofollow">http://www.plannedpeasanthood.com/2013/05/confirmation-bias/</a> that was building for two years while I wasn't blogging. It took listening to some of the comments around the town I live in now to force it back up and onto the page :)<br /><br />Glad to have found this blog - good stuff up for discussion here! Thanks, Glynn!Rick Dawsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12404888395748923673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-12951536774563622522013-06-03T14:42:25.248-05:002013-06-03T14:42:25.248-05:00The Heath brothers' discussion on confirmation...The Heath brothers' discussion on confirmation bias is a great exercise for anyone, I think. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out I have my pet views. The numbers the authors give on failed business acquisitions is telling. I want to make better choices. So I'll keep reading :)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263995875732832349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-25490649310913430362013-06-03T11:10:31.495-05:002013-06-03T11:10:31.495-05:00Imagine a national government being that polarized...Imagine a national government being that polarized! You have used a powerful example of how confirmation bias shapes one's thinking. And I think the opportunities for me to reinforce my own biases are probably more prevalent than I realize. Once I installed satellite radio in my car, I realized I never had to listen to anything other than what I already liked. I could listen to any particular genre of music--country, classical, contemporary Christian--anything I wanted, without ever having to expose myself to something different or new. Fortunately, I have a teenage son who is willing to change my presets occasionally and at least give me the opportunity to challenge my preconceived preferences and opinions!<br /><br />One of the things I appreciate about the blogosphere is that I am exposed to differences in presuppositions and worldviews, especially among other believers. At their best, when not descending into nastiness, these conversations do allow me to examine my beliefs and test them without necessarily jettisoning my core convictions.<br /><br />I like this post, Glynn. A lot of wisdom and maturity here. Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04881750571782158938noreply@blogger.com