Some people take for granted that what they stand for is the universal truth and that others are wrong. What drives this behavior? And more importantly, could it be that we ourselves have also fallen into this belief at some point?
We are talking about people who think they are superior to you. These people exhaust, annoy and frustrate you. Wherever you go, you will always find someone who will not hesitate to correct you, give you paternalistic advice and make you see how wrong you are about certain things. What motivates this attitude? Is it narcissism, ignorance or arrogance? In fact, this is known in psychology as the blind spot bias.
People who think they are better than you do not examine their conscience
The blind spot bias is a cognitive bias that leads these people to think that they see things more objectively, that their point of view is more balanced and that others are contaminated by partial and biased perceptions. They even believe that they have an innate ability to see reality and that they cannot be manipulated. They consider that their morality and way of acting are impeccable, based on principles and not on circumstances.
Processing reality through these kinds of distortions can be dangerous. Not only does it cause tensions and conflicts between people, but it can also lead to a skewed and problematic existence for those who hold on to these beliefs without doing any self-reflection.
It is important to remember that no one possesses the absolute truth and we cannot impose our perspectives on others, since we are all conditioned and may even be wrong in our beliefs.
In fact, blind spot bias affects most people to a greater or lesser extent, including myself. We may often assume that we are more objective than others, which affects our relationships and decision-making.
Lack of self-examination and self-criticism contributes to many people being unaware of their blind spot bias. Accepting that our beliefs may be wrong or biased can be uncomfortable, as it calls into question our identity and self-esteem. It is easier to deceive ourselves in order to maintain a positive view of ourselves and avoid facing cognitive dissonance.
