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Observer Blind Spot Bias

A form of bias affecting even those attempting neutrality, where an observer (a journalist, a reviewer, a judge) subconsciously filters information to only register data that confirms their pre-existing narrative or desired outcome. They believe they're being fair, but their perception has a "spot" that's blind to inconvenient facts. This is especially dangerous because the observer's perceived impartiality lends false credibility to their skewed interpretation.
Example: A journalist covering a polarizing protest aims for neutrality. However, due to Observer Blind Spot Bias, they only see and report on the handful of violent acts by one side, framing the entire event as a riot, while their blind spot prevents them from even noticing the peaceful majority and the provocative actions of police, crafting a "balanced" report that's subtly biased.
by Dumu The Void February 4, 2026
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Fishery Observer

A scientist who thinks that working on fishing boats counting and identifying numerous types of fish and marine species is a pretty sweet job. Doesn't enjoy getting seasick, but still spends at least 3 months of the year up in the Bering Sea, trying not to get sick while seeing more fish than most people will ever eat in a lifetime!
Everybody should be a fishery observer, but only those with a strong stomach can stick with it.
by plankton72 February 19, 2010
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to observe and collect

In other words, to spy on people and extort wrongful/excessive fines on them. It's what da fuzz is REALLY out to do to all of us.
With so many piglice out there trying to observe and collect from passing motorists, many folks might be better off foregoing a vehicle altogether, and just walk, bicycle, or use public transportation.
by QuacksO December 20, 2018
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Political Observer

An unaffiliated individual, neither Conservative nor Liberal, who acknowledges the hypocrisy of both or all parties, and gets chewed out by pointing their own flaws they refuse to acknowledge.
Liberal and Conservative thoughts: Pfft. Political Observer? They're just a Liberal/Conservative staying in the closet.
by d4140n_4h3_1 November 15, 2020
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The Observer

An ancient force of evil whose only need is to consume souls.
The Observer is here.
by Piperiniano November 21, 2021
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Sentimental Observer

The one that gets attracted to people and starts paying attention to every little thing they do, even without realizing it themselves. The ones that either tell the person and get rejected or not tell them at all, but still love and care for the person with all their heart.
Jeffrey is the type of guy to either confess all of his feelings to a girl or say nothing at all, he s a sentimental observer
by The Sentimental Observer March 13, 2024
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