Cognitive Failure
Definition:
A failure caused by biased interpretation or selective perception of information.
Pattern:
Contradictory signals are ignored or rationalized away.
Crux: → Confirmation Bias Lock
Entry: → 2026 — Contradictory signals were systematically ignored
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Key Difference:
Cognitive Failure is about bias, while Information Failure is about incorrect data.
Boundary:
If truth is ignored → Cognitive Failure.
If data is incorrect → Information Failure.
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