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hto_tamon Ask HN: How do you deal with confirmation bias in your thinking?

As I understand it, confirmation bias can occur even when a person challenge his assumption, in which case he will challenge it in a way that confirms it without realizing it. That's why always challenging one's assumptions is certainly valuable, but I think does not significantly help with this bias.

hto_tamon Ask HN: What are you working on? (February 2025)

I am working on a technique to minimize the negative impact of confirmation bias on a person's life

hto_tamon Ask HN: What purposes of interpersonal communication are the most difficult?

I agree with your point. Certainly, reacting to influence attempts, accepting feedback, and the others are also goals of interpersonal communication. Have you ever tried or thought about categorizing these goals?

hto_tamon Ask HN: What purposes of interpersonal communication are the most difficult?

I agree with you, instead of the word purpose it would be better to use the word goal. And it's an interesting thought that dishonesty is when verbal, vocal and physical dimensions are in conflict.