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Wow, I remember reading the App Developer AMA and assuming it was fact without checking any references myself. Beyond filter bubbles and fake news, this really
by mlinsenbardt 9y ago
Wow, I remember reading the App Developer AMA and assuming it was fact without checking any references myself. Beyond filter bubbles and fake news, this really shows how susceptible we are to our own bias.
- kemitche 9y agoOnline, I could be completely cynical about everything, not believe anyone without 10 layers of solid citations, and so on. And to do that I'd have to spend 48 hours per day online checking facts and sources, or never venture onto the internet. On the other end, I could just believe everyone at face value, and get bamboozled and misled frequently. Instead, each person has to strike a balance. Have a balance of trust, and recognize when you're putting forth faith in someone. Be ready to transition from trust to cynicism. For things that don't matter (like "believing someone is a millionaire"), don't worry about it - unless and until that "millionaire" tries to offer you personally something too good to be true.
- deong 9y agoExactly. I have nothing invested in the story some random guy on Reddit is telling. Why not take it at face value? If I'm going to go tell a bunch of friends about it or take some action myself based on it, then sure, I'm going to want to apply a little skepticism to save myself from making a mistake or looking foolish.
- archagon 9y agoAllegory of the blockchain?