Don’t be like Kim (from the movie “Friday”) and believe everything you read, see, and hear.
Watch the videos ” The Confirmation Bias and “Why do our brains love fake news and answer the discussion questions below. Once you finish watching pick a topic using CQ Researcher read/skim an article that interests you, and answer the questions below providing your opinion about that topic You will need to submit your original post
Discussion Questions:
What biases do you have about the topic you chose on CQ Researcher?
Do you agree or disagree with the theme of the topic.
Do you tend to think about situations and information from a religious or scientific perspective? (There are no wrong answers.) Explain.
Have you ever had an argument with someone, and while you were stating facts, they still didn’t believe or agree with you? If you could go back and talk to that person, using what you’ve learned in the modules and videos, what would you say to convince them to believe your perspective? Explain.
What 3-step plan does Myles Bess provide to combat confirmation bias?
