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A bias where one applies rigorous proof standards only to claims they disagree with, while accepting weak or no evidence for claims they favor. Selective proof bias is the hallmark of [motivated reasoning]: the same person who demands double‑blind studies for acupuncture will accept anecdotal testimonials for their preferred supplement; who insists on “proof of harm” for [environmental] regulations will accept speculation about economic benefits. The bias lies not in the standards themselves but in their [inconsistent] application.
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