It feels good to be right, like getting the correct answer to a TV quiz show or proving someone wrong in the middle of an argument. However, some people present their statements so confidently without thinking they could ever be wrong, which puts them in embarrassing situations far more often than they’d like to admit.
The Reddit community Confidently Incorrect collects these laugh-worthy moments from all over the internet. We’re featuring them today yet again as proof that people’s ‘I’m always right’ gene seems to have no bounds. Scroll down to find the crème de la crème of incorrect statements people shared without hesitation online, and don’t forget to let us know your thoughts below!
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The English Major
This sprang to my mind immediately -> https://www.businessinsider.com/mansplain-vulva-gynecologist-twitter-2019-3
So… I Guess There Are No Real Tests For Any Illnesses At All?
Gosh, this is so stupid. And that idiot also completely ignores the fact that a contagious disease might not be deadly for you, but potentially to others around you. The Covid pandemic really brought out the worst in some people.
Apparently Dough Doesn't Rise
Maybe he confused the "oven" with the "dryer" and his 100% cotton pizza shrunk?
We all like to believe that we are logical and rational creatures. However, in reality, humans are subject to preconceived judgments that unconsciously influence our decisions.
When we overconfidently think we’re right and can’t seem to accept the fact that we’re not, we’re experiencing confirmation bias.
Betty Has No Mrna
I think there's a lot of things they don't know.
American Architecture > European Architecture
Triple Facepalm
As trusted online mental health resource Verywell Mind explained, “Confirmation bias is a type of cognitive bias that favors information that confirms your previously existing beliefs or biases.”
A cognitive bias is a systematic thinking error that occurs in our minds when our brain attempts to simplify information about our surroundings. Processing all the data available to us takes a lot of time and energy, so our brains pick the details that agree with our pre-existing opinions and knowledge. They act as general rules that help us make sense of the world and reach decisions quicker.
The Holy Trinity Of Trying To Teach Someone What Prefixes Are
Oh My Sweet Summer Child
Oh God, This Thread Goes On For 600 More Replies
Water is an element...just ask Katara or any other water-bender! 🌊
Let’s have a look at an example that illustrates confirmation bias better. Imagine that you believe that Kamala Harris is a better choice for US president than Donald Trump. Chances are that you will seek information that showcases the candidate you support in a positive light while dismissing any facts that might have a negative effect on their image.
"Yep!"
Georgia
That was a problem during the 2020 US elections if I remember. People claimed there was election fraud because of the number of votes from Georgia, the state was too high. People had Googled “the number of people in Georgia” and the country results showed. Where had the millions of extra votes come from?
Stay In School, Kids
Once you're confronted with new information about Harris that confirms what you already believe, you’ll be more likely to accept it as true, overlook any flaws in it, incorporate it into your belief system, and remember it later to support your opinion during a discussion. On the other hand, if the new facts contradict your view of the candidate, you’ll be more likely to get defensive about it, criticise it and forget it later on.
An Argument Over What’s Part Of Africa And What’s Not
Maps are like dinosaurs -- fake. Made-up nonsense made exclusively to teach our children lies. Oh, and gravity. Gravity is also fake.
Paycheck/Paycheque
Woke Up To This Conversation Between My Co-Owner And A New Member
Due to our tendency to dismiss data that isn’t compatible with our belief system, it can impair our logic and decisions and lead to poor choices. For instance, if we’re convinced that a certain investment is beneficial for us, we might ignore the red flags saying it’s not. Or if we are set on getting a job at a particular company, we may dismiss the signs showing it's a toxic work environment.
Somebody Refuses To Learn Junior High School Astronomy
Men Are Missing A Rib, Just Google It
Ok. So which one of you wimmin has got my rib and can I have it back, please?
I Don’t Think That’s How It Works
Prematurely? Obviously, before the brain had a chance to form.
There’s no way to eliminate confirmation bias, as it happens due to the natural way our brains work. On a positive note, it can make us feel confident in our beliefs and preserve or build our self-esteem. This also helps us stay certain and secure in our environment.
Physical Isn’t Actually Assault
Good News! Woman Can't Die Anymore!
Today I Learned Oslo Is In Sweden
Even though this way of thinking can’t be entirely removed, we can take steps to avoid it. First, it’s important to accept that we have biases that impact our decisions. It’s in our nature to use mental shortcuts that allow us to make judgments more efficiently, but it also means that we tend to disregard facts that contradict our views.
Someone Skipped Biology
T-Rex: "Hmmm, that Triceratops looks tasty, but I only eat fish and salads, so I'll just invite him over for tofu and a bowl of couscous. "
How Dare They Use French In France…
To be fair that does look like English, but surely he would be able to tell that that word is french? Or maybe he is just tired?
Finally Found One
Then, when looking for information, thoroughly consider all the evidence available rather than just seeing data that confirms your opinion. Use credible sources and read them entirely before drawing any conclusions. Pointing out biases in others (respectfully, of course!) can additionally help an individual think more critically.
Most Peaceful Man
Poor Sod Doesn’t Know What An Idiom Is
Nice that idioms and idiots sometimes come together to celebrate their relationship.
A Silly Person Not Understanding Physics
Now show us what happens when all the ice on land melts.
"Even if we can't change others' biases, remember they may be at play when we find ourselves in a disagreement with someone who seems very entrenched in their own viewpoint," licensed psychologist David Susman, PhD, explains. "Rather than confronting them directly about how inaccurate or irrational we think they are, it's often more productive to present facts and information in a nondirective way and ask them to consider an alternative point of view or some point of compromise."
Guy Thinks That The Democratic And Republic Parties Haven’t Had Political Shifts In Over 150 Years
That’s One Way To Approach The Topic I Guess…
Why are some christians so dumb. The bible doesnt teach you everything. The bible only teaches you some moral stuff. GO TO SCHOOL IDIOT.
Bro Doubled Down And Had The Audacity To Tell Others To “Educate” Themselves
Yeah but no. The UK is a sovereign nation made up of three countries and one province (Northern Ireland). Great Britain is a country made up of three countries (England, Scotland and Wales). This is why, in some sporting events we compete as 'Great Britain & Northern Ireland'. Northern Ireland is NOT a country in of itself. As a British person with Irish Citizenship (Republic of Ireland). I can confirm that this shìt gets veeeeery complicated if you look into it enough... Complicated enough that the OP was neither totally correct... Or totally incorrect.
50 Years Is A Long Time To Be So Wrong
I'm actually curious about what evil thing mated with a wolf that created the chihuahua
*you're
“You’ve Gotten Off Lucky”. The Smugness Is K*lling Me
I'm Embarrassed Grown Adults Can Be Brainwashed
Even with Trump out of power for the past 4 years America is slowly turning into the next Nazi Germany. Please listen to the rest of the world once and vote for Kamala Harris
Transphobe Embarrasses Themselves
Yeah, only males have "Adams apples", otherwise they'd be called "Eves apples"....everyone knows that!!
Mmh-Hmm
Guy Thinks America Wasn't Founded In 1776 And You Can Only Be One Of Three Christian Denominations
What Causes Strep Throat?
Well, viral strep is definitely not contagious... because it doesn't exist
This Sh*t
Isn't my twin and I correct? (dont downvote me, just correct me if im wrong) Edit: It is me and my twin, as said by Not-a-Clue
“Barista” Confidently Incorrectly Thinks There’s No Difference Between A Latte And A Cappuccino
I'm so infuriated by all this ignorance, I need to have a lie down now.
These were rather painful. The worst part is the sheer arrogance of the people who are wrong and their inability to look at anything that doesn't fit their preconceived notions. Ouch.
Usually, smart people aren’t that sure of anything. Only fools think they sit on The Ultimate Truth.
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These were rather painful. The worst part is the sheer arrogance of the people who are wrong and their inability to look at anything that doesn't fit their preconceived notions. Ouch.
Usually, smart people aren’t that sure of anything. Only fools think they sit on The Ultimate Truth.
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