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A bias where one demands immediate, definitive proof at the very start of an inquiry or discussion, treating the inability to produce instant evidence as proof that the claim is false. Hasty proof bias conflates “not yet proven” with “disproven” and ignores the time, resources, and iterative process required to gather evidence. It is often used to shut down exploration of novel ideas, emerging research, or complex topics that cannot be summarized in a soundbite. In debates, it appears as “if you can’t prove it right now, it’s not true.”
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