“The mind is ruled by psychological biases. Such biases twist the mind into believing some things are true, when they are not. Two of the most powerful biases are hope (or, described differently, optimistic belief that something may be true) and fear.
When someone hopes something may or may not be true, such as that a friend did not betray him, then he may actually believe in a lie told to him by another, or told to himself, that the friend did not betray him, when in actuality the friend did.
Similarly, when someone fears something may or may not be true, such as that one is not competent enough to fill one's job responsibilities, then he may actually believe that such is true.
Instead of allowing biases to twist one's brief, one must try and escape the effect of the biases and determine the actual truth of a situation.“
Application: Have I looked at ALL evidence for/against my mental position?
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Am I believing something is true because I want it to be true or because I’m afraid it is true?
Confirmation bias scan: Have I considered evidence which disconfirms what seems true?
Critical Discernment...What if information presented is not true? What threats, problems, or issues might arise if the opposite is actually true?
How can I deal with them?
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