I encounter this oddly common (aka, you are doing it too) human behaviour in some form every day: a studious aversion to the facts that could support decision making.
What's a fact avoidant behaviour?
I'm not a fan of data-over collection: y'all might remember my Fitbit conversation. But, having NO data on your basic health status isn't helping you age better or feel your best either.
Here's a fun article on why we (yeah that's the Royal We) bite the very hand that feeds us.