How to recognize it in the interface
01
“You’re right, I was wrong” with no new information.
Same moment, different copy (illustrative example)
Before
“You’re right, I was wrong. It was 1998.”
Shows the pattern
After
“My source says 1996. If you have another source, share it.”
The fair alternative
Design guideline
Holds its position unless you bring new information.
Do
Holds its position unless you bring new information.
Don’t
Don’t change the answer unless the user brings new information.