The act of seeking out information that confirms our beliefs, while ignoring data that doesn't, is known as confirmation bias.
This way of thinking comes into play in all areas of human endeavor. Some might call it narrow-minded, others would say it keeps things simple. Regardless of labels, I believe that at least trying to fight confirmation bias can lead to interesting discoveries.
My preconceived notions came into play while absorbing the coverage of this year's MLB trade deadline frenzy. How important is dealing for additional talent when trying to make a run at a championship? I've long suspected that trade acquisitions, while initially exciting, are ultimately overblown.
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