DPSN: are you aware of your own bias?

This month’s theme on DPSN is ‘beliefs’. It's remarkable how good we can be at holding on to some of these beliefs, despite all evidence to the contrary. Some of the more recognisable ones are the bandwagon effect (believing something just because many other people believe it), the ostrich effect (burying your head in the sand, or ignoring bad news), and stereotyping.