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ConfirmationBias

Reddit 2012-03 education active Updated 2026-02-16
Early 2010s Emerging 500,000+ lifetime posts

First documented in March 2012 on Reddit. Currently active and in regular use across social platforms since 2012.

What It Means

#ConfirmationBias represents a common cognitive bias/logical fallacy that became widely discussed (2012-2023) through internet debates, philosophy YouTube, and rationalist communities—helping millions recognize flawed reasoning patterns in themselves and others.

Origin & Context

This concept from psychology/philosophy entered mainstream discourse via Reddit (r/philosophy, r/changemyview), debate communities, and educational YouTube channels (CrashCourse, Wireless Philosophy) explaining critical thinking tools.

#LogicalFallacies #CriticalThinking #CognitiveBias #Philosophy #Rationalism #DebateSkills

Sources

  • CrashCourse Philosophy YouTube (2016)
  • Fallacy Files, YourLogicalFallacyIs.com (2008+)

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