Biases in Media and Sports

"The Brooklyn Nets have one of the most talented rosters of all time, so they are going to win the NBA championship”

"Violent video games lead children to reenact aggressive behaviors from those games"

"Donald Trump is all over the news! He's clearly a favorite in the presidential race"

"Lacrosse is the fastest growing sport in the country, so it will be the most popular sport in 10 years"

"Ovechkin became the 3rd all-time in NHL scoring this season, so he should win the MVP award”

"European soccer is more popular than US, so the European players are better than the US"

"Kids that don't try get poor grades, so if you try you'll get good grades"

"I have never gotten covid-19, so I shouldn't have to wear a mask. I still won't get it"