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We project our current mindset and assumptions onto the past and future

Projection bias

Description

The tendency to falsely project current preferences onto a future event.

Projection bias in business decision

A manager, feeling enthusiastic about a new project idea, assumes their team will share the same level of excitement and motivation in the future, even if initial enthusiasm wanes.

Projection bias in personal life decision

When shopping for groceries while hungry, you buy more food than you need because you assume you'll be hungry later.