False Consensus: The Neurological Trap of Assuming Agreement

We all walk through life carrying a silent, unshakeable assumption: that most reasonable people share our beliefs, values, and choices. This comforting thought makes the chaotic social world feel navigable and safe. But what if this feeling of universal agreement is nothing more than a biological mirage engineered by your brain?The False Consensus Effect is one of the most pervasive cognitive glit...