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Emotional Bias
Empathy Gap
"When I'm calm, I can't imagine being angry. When I'm angry, I can't imagine being calm. Emotions are temporary, right?"
What is Empathy Gap?

Underestimating the influence of emotional states on behaviour, both for ourselves and others.

Real-World Impact

Leads to poor self-control, inadequate preparation for emotional states, and misunderstanding others' motivations.

Fun Fact

People consistently underestimate how much their emotional state affects their decisions, leading to poor planning and self-control.

Random Insight

"Your brain runs on the same logic that makes people argue about pineapple on pizza. Let that sink in."