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naive_realism
The belief that we see the world objectively and without bias, and that people who disagree with us must be uninformed, irrational, or biased. This cognitive bias leads us to assume our perceptions are accurate reflections of reality rather than subjective interpretations. It is a root cause of many interpersonal and intergroup conflicts.
During a political debate, both sides are convinced they are seeing the facts clearly and that the other side is distorted by ideology. Each side views its own position as the obvious, rational conclusion that any reasonable person would reach.
Two neighbors get into a heated dispute about whether a local development project is good for the community. Each privately thinks, 'I've looked at the facts — anyone reasonable would agree with me. My neighbor must be letting personal interest or emotion cloud their judgment,' while holding the exact same thought about the other.
A nutritionist and a personal trainer argue about the best approach to weight loss. Each is convinced their reading of the scientific evidence is objective and straightforward, and assumes the other is biased by their professional training — neither entertaining the possibility that their own expertise creates its own blind spots.
Binary (yes/no) questions an LLM must answer to identify this aspect:
Is there an assumption that one's own perception is objective and unbiased?
Type: binaryAre disagreeing parties characterized as irrational or uninformed?
Type: binaryIs the possibility of one's own subjective distortion being considered?
Type: binaryThe belief that we see the world objectively and without bias, and that people who disagree with us must be uninformed, irrational, or biased. This cognitive bias leads us to assume our perceptions are accurate reflections of reality rather than subjective interpretations. It is a root cause of many interpersonal and intergroup conflicts.
Our perceptual and cognitive processes operate largely outside of conscious awareness, making it feel as though we are directly perceiving reality rather than constructing an interpretation. We lack introspective access to our own biases.
Practice intellectual humility by acknowledging that your perception is shaped by your experiences, values, and prior beliefs. Actively try to understand how a reasonable person could reach a different conclusion.
Naive realism drives political polarization, workplace conflicts, and international disputes. It makes mediation and negotiation difficult because each party genuinely believes they are the objective one.
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