Bias rules our minds and causes us to overlook the obvious. From 'Fillossofee: Messages From a Grandfather', by Robert Gately

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Everyone is biased. Every single person has an opinion, whether it's about what to eat for breakfast or who to vote for. We all have an idea of what is right and wrong, good and bad, beautiful and ugly. But all these opinions are based on personal experiences and opinions from other people. So it's important to challenge yourself by looking at the facts, not the rumors.

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