Notes for Clarity

Contemplations and Conversation Starters for the Curious Mind

cognitive biases 3

The Bias Blind Spot Mirror

Thinker:Emily Pronin

Summary

We can easily identify when others are being irrational, yet remain oblivious to our own biases. The 'bias blind spot' arises from our tendency to introspectively evaluate our motives but only externally observe others' actions. The upshot: We critique ourselves as objective, and others as flawed—a miscalibration that blocks personal growth.

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