Most friction with other people comes from a few predictable misjudgements. These models help you assume better and connect more honestly.
The fundamental attribution error: it's the person, you assume — but it's often the situation
Never assume malice when a simple mistake explains it
The spotlight effect: nobody's watching you as closely as you think
We feel obliged to give back — the rule of reciprocity
The curse of knowledge: once you know it, you can't imagine not knowing
Dunbar's number: you can only really know about 150 people
People rise (or fall) to what's expected of them
Vulnerability is courage, not weakness
The space between stimulus and response is your freedom
Negativity bias: bad is stronger than good
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