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Mindwise

Why We Misunderstand What Others Think, Believe, Feel, and Want
Summary:

The book explores the cognitive processes behind our ability to infer others' thoughts, feelings, and motivations, often highlighting our frequent errors in judgment and understanding. It combines psychological research with practical examples to demonstrate how overconfidence in our mentalizing abilities leads to misunderstandings and provides strategies for improving our social insight.

Key points:

1. Perspective Gap: This refers to our struggle to understand others' viewpoints, especially when they're different from ours. We often misjudge others' actions due to this gap.

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