
Glass Mirrors
Why We Think We Understand Others Better Than They Understand Us
Laura Simmons(Author)
epubli (Publisher)
3rd Edition
Published on 21. February 2026
135 pages
978-3-565-26239-7 (ISBN)
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We walk through the world entirely convinced that we can easily read the motives, flaws, and true characters of the people around us. Yet, when others judge us, we fiercely believe they only see a fraction of our profound complexity.
This cognitive bias is the Illusion of Asymmetric Insight. It is the arrogant, subconscious belief that our social perception is sharper than everyone else's. This fundamental empathy gap is the hidden cancer destroying workplace dynamics, exacerbating political polarization, and silently eroding our most intimate relationships. We judge others by their actions, but demand they judge us by our hidden intentions.
Laura Simmons dives deep into the social psychology of miscommunication. She breaks down the mental barriers that prevent genuine understanding, revealing how the ego constructs a false sense of interpersonal superiority to protect our fragile self-image.
To build authentic connections, you must first dismantle your own perceptual arrogance. Discover the practical psychological tools to bridge the empathy gap and start truly seeing the people around you.
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3. Auflage
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English
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978-3-565-26239-7 (9783565262397)
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