Are you guilty of confirmation bias?

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In a world full of hot issues, do you try to learn about them in a neutral matter by reading articles from academic and credible sources? Or do you instantly go to something with a title that sounds like it’ll agree to what your beliefs are?

If the second option, congratulations, you are affirming to confirmation bias! However everyone is guilty of this from time to time. Can you name a time you were adhering to confirmation bias?

It’s very popular With social issues and politics.

Also what types of sources do you use when debating someone?