Overconfidence can lead to misjudgments of strangers from "summary" of Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell
The human mind is a marvel of ingenuity, capable of processing vast amounts of information in the blink of an eye. However, this incredible capacity also comes with its pitfalls, particularly when it comes to our interactions with strangers. Overconfidence, that deceptive sense of certainty that we often feel in our judgments, can lead us astray when it comes to assessing the intentions and character of those we don't know.
When we encounter a stranger, our brains instinctively seek to categorize and make sense of them based on the limited information available. This process is known as "defaulting to truth," where we assume that people are telling us the truth unless proven otherwise. This default setting is a product of our evolutionary history, where trust and cooperation were essential for survival in small, close-knit communities.
However, in today's complex and interconnected world, this instinctive trust can backfire when dealing with...
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