On Bias... [RANT]
No... Wait... That's To bias. I am going to take a break from fighter jets for the moment, for reasons that will (hopefully) become clear later in the post. Why do we like the things that we like? Why do we become so enamored with certain personal choices, whilst berating those that do not agree with us? The answer, of course, is bias. Our understanding of the world around us is modified by our own personal life experiences, education, and upbringing. The value we place on things, be it politics, lifestyle choices, or even basic esthetics are modified by our own cognitive bias. For example, someone who grew up with a more pragmatic upbringing would likely place less importance on appearance then someone who grew up surrounded by works of fine art and architecture. Simply put, if someone does not agree with you, it is not necessarily because they are less intelligent, more intelligent, or being contradictory, it is b...