Reproduction Test Report: Claude Code Issue #66273 — Self-favoring Asymmetric Skepticism, Unstable Calibration, and False-Completion Claim
Abstract
Structured reproduction test of behaviors reported in anthropics/claude-code#66273, conducted across Claude Chat (memories enabled) and Incognito (memories disabled) environments. Reports compensation language in model thinking, memory-dependent deference bias, and epistemic candor asymmetry.
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 9 June 2026