Do you pay more attention to information that supports your existing ideas?

Yes. I think it is basic human nature to do so. :D

i like to look at the opposing information more- i already know why i believe in what i do. i try to see the other side of things, but i usually find that other people are just weird :)

All things considered, I head for the facts first, then "consider",everything else, and make my decision on the facts loaded with an extended outcome result.

Yes I suppose so, I think people do it's a kind of ego trip if someone thinks the same way you do but It is also important to try and keep a open mind.

No, I look at competing views all the time. I do, however, sometimes dismiss them quickly when it becomes apparent that they are just an old argument in shiny new packaging (ie, creationsim-ID).

I pay more attention to arguments that do not support my thesis. That's where learning comes in. That's how you grow. Thesis+Antithesis=>synthesis
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It depends on what I'm up to. Writing a book, for example, is the end result of a lot of thinking and reasearch so I would pay attention to info to support my ideas.

During the research phase, however, I would be challenging all of my ideas to make sure they hold water so I'd look at everything through a critical thinking lens and seek out not only opposing views, but entirely different views.

Additionally, many of my ideas don't have a lot of support to be found as I have a rather weird brain. (Head injuries and such)

The philosopher William Clifford says yes, humans do this naturally and subconsciously. The more intelligent and educated one is, the less likely they will fall victim to this bias; remaining objective rather than subjective.

How does one learn that way?

no .. i like to understand different views so
quite often they receive more of my attention.

Actually the opposite. When you say "information" I take that to mean "truth" and not spin, lies, distortions. So I pay much more attention to the truth when it comes out on the other side..not the talking heads spinmeister "truth" which has no relationship to truth, but actual truth. The difference between the truth and what we are being told by them is vastly different! Happy Monday, iwnit! :) ((hugs))