Confirmation bias isn’t the enemy. It’s a stabilizing mental shortcut. The problem begins when narrative fuses with identity. When that happens, disagreement feels like threat. This piece maps the exact moment bias shifts from useful to defensive.
When Confirmation Bias Becomes Self-Defense
Confirmation bias isn’t the enemy. It’s a stabilizing mental shortcut. The problem begins when narrative fuses with identity. When that happens, disagreement feels like threat. This piece maps the exact moment bias shifts from useful to defensive.