ISBN-13: 9783565202980 / Angielski / Miękka / 100 str.
"The Judge in the Mirror - Why we excuse our mistakes but condemn others" tackles the "Fundamental Attribution Error," the most common glitch in human social reasoning. When someone cuts us off in traffic, we assume they are a jerk (character flaw). When we cut someone off, it's because we were in a blind spot or late for a meeting (situational factor).Psychologist Felix March explains how we judge ourselves by our intentions and circumstances, but judge everyone else solely by their actions. This bias is the root of most conflicts, from road rage to geopolitical wars. The book provides mental exercises to "flip the script" and apply situational context to others."The Judge in the Mirror" is a guide to radical fairness. It teaches readers to extend the same mercy to strangers that they automatically grant to themselves, transforming relationships by replacing judgment with curiosity.
Learn why your brain is wired to be a hypocrite, excusing your own bad behavior while judging everyone else's character.