Science Behind Crypto Misconceptions: Confirmation Bias
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Main Takeaways:
Confirmation bias causes us to seek out information that reinforces our pre-existing beliefs, often ignoring evidence that contradicts them.
This bias significantly reinforces both everyday and crypto-related false beliefs ranging from “moon landing was faked" and “cryptocurrency is solely used for illegal activities.”
Other biases work together with confirmation bias, creating a cycle that distorts our perception of facts.