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Emmett Shear: How Twitch Changed Media by Merging it with Gaming

Pattern Breakers

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Avoid Confirmation Bias by Being Hypothesis-free

To truly listen and avoid confirmation bias, it is essential not to start with a hypothesis. Maintaining a broad perspective without forming theories helps in preventing the tendency to seek evidence that confirms preconceived notions. By refraining from developing hypotheses, one can grasp the bigger picture and not miss key insights. For instance, in the case of Twitch's success, the focus shifted from validating a theory to exceeding expectations through understanding the needs of streamers such as money, fame, and feedback for their creative endeavors.

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