Ben Tappan

In this engaging discussion, Ben Tappan, a PhD candidate at Royal Holloway University of London, dives deep into the intriguing world of cognitive biases. He highlights how confirmation bias easily intertwines with the newly identified desirability bias, leading us to favor evidence that aligns with our future desires. By examining historical examples and the 2016 U.S. election, Ben illustrates how our emotional investments can cloud judgment, revealing the powerful ways these biases shape our decisions and perceptions.