The Confirmation Trap
The Hook
Channels and commentators that always reinforce a viewpoint
How the Tactic Works
Like-minded content feels validating and reduces cognitive friction.
How AI / Algorithms May Amplify It
Recommendation systems may infer interests from clicks and dwell time.
How to Recognize It
My feed rarely shows the strongest evidence against my position.
What It May Touch
Need to be right, superiority, pride, fear of being wrong, rigid thinking, confirmation seeking, contempt
Possible Buried Belief
“My side sees the truth. Other people are ignorant.”