(Spoiler extended)What are popular theories you don't see and why? : r/asoiaf - Reddit
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Reddit's ASOIAF community turns on itself — debating which fan theories survive scrutiny and which are just wishful thinking dressed up as evidence.
Confirmation BiasGroupthinkEpistemic BubblesBayesian Reasoning
Theory Briefing
- ASOIAF fans are pushing back on popular theories, arguing that community consensus can mistake repetition for proof.
- The thread highlights how confirmation bias drives theory-building — fans cherry-pick text to support beloved conclusions.
- Crowdsourced lore analysis reveals how groupthink in fan communities can elevate weak theories to near-canon status.