• wpb@lemmy.world
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    9 hours ago

    I think this is a good rule of thumb in general. When statistics agree with my preconceived notions, I consider them trustworthy, and if not, I assume that reality lines up with what I expect. For example, the referendum in held in the Baltics about leaving the USSR ended in favor of leaving, which I think is a good example of a trustworthy statistic. But the subsequent referendum in the remaining members ended in favor of staying in the USSR, and I think that’s a little suspicious, don’t you?

    • davel [he/him]@lemmy.ml
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      7 hours ago

      When statistics agree with my preconceived notions, I consider them trustworthy, and if not, I assume that reality lines up with what I expect.

      I… thought you were being sarcastic. This is an obvious and severe flaw to have in one’s rational thinking.

      prejudice (noun)
      1. The act or state of holding unreasonable preconceived judgments or convictions.
      2. An adverse judgment or opinion formed unfairly or without knowledge of the facts.