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We think we know what other people are thinking

Illusion of asymmetric insight

Description

A cognitive bias whereby people perceive their knowledge of others to surpass other people's knowledge of them.

Illusion of asymmetric insight in business decision

A manager might believe they understand their employees' motivations and concerns perfectly, while simultaneously feeling that their employees don't truly understand the pressures and challenges the manager faces.

Illusion of asymmetric insight in personal life decision

You think you understand your friend's motivations better than they understand yours.