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[–] [email protected] -1 points 1 year ago (3 children)
[–] [email protected] 27 points 1 year ago (2 children)

No, but confirmation bias is a real thing.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Absolutely, but understanding that doesn't make it any less creepy.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago

Understanding what is real is the first step to controlling what controls you

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago

No, it helps you understand what it actually is so you can think of solutions based on information instead of fear.