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Preferring information that supports existing views while avoiding contradictory information.
Creates filter bubbles, increases polarisation, and prevents exposure to important contradictory information.
Social media algorithms amplify this bias by creating echo chambers that serve users content similar to what they've previously engaged with.
"Your brain runs on the same logic that makes people argue about pineapple on pizza. Let that sink in."