PhenomenonSelf & metacognition · Self-Assessment · Entry 85
Objectivity Illusion – when you believe you’re unbiased, unlike everyone else
Do you believe you see things as they truly are, while others are biased? That’s Objectivity Illusion – the tendency to think you’re rational and unbiased, but only notice cognitive errors in others.
Where it can show up
- Discussions & debates – you assume your arguments are logical while your opponent is emotional, even when the opposite is true.
- Politics & news – you think you see the ‘real picture’ while others are victims of propaganda.
- Work & management – you believe your decisions are objective, while colleagues are driven by personal biases.
A practical countermeasure
- Remember that no one is fully objective – including you.
- Listen to other perspectives – disagreement doesn’t automatically mean the other person is wrong.
- Question yourself – what if my view is also influenced by biases?