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I've noticed a general pattern on HN, and I think this thread exemplifies it: If the research confirms someone's personal experience, then they don't question t
by SantalBlush 3y ago
I've noticed a general pattern on HN, and I think this thread exemplifies it: If the research confirms someone's personal experience, then they don't question the research methodology. On the other hand, if the research contradicts their experience, they look deeper into the methodology to find flaws in it. It's just a more intellectual form of confirmation bias.
- hn_go_brrrrr 3y agoThis is a general human pattern and not at all confined to HN.
- diogenescynic 3y agoNot all research is equal and it's often heavily biased by who is funding and promoting it. If research doesn't validate some interest groups talking point, we don't even hear about it.