Bias and Belief
Exploring the addictive nature of confirmation bias, Michael discusses how our brains reward us with dopamine when our beliefs are validated. He delves into belief-dependent realism and the impact of various biases, including in-group bias, on our perception of reality. The conversation also touches on the evolution of psychological research, questioning what future generations will think of today's cutting-edge science.In this clip
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Related Questions
We get dopamine when we find confirmation of our beliefs in the world around us.
Can you explain the concept of getting dopamine when we find confirmation of our beliefs in the Huberman Lab Podcast episode "Controlling Your Dopamine For Motivation, Focus & Satisfaction | Huberman Lab Podcast #39" and the clip "Dopamine and Beliefs"?