How People See Things Differently and Why It Matters.

Mai Peerapoom
2 min readDec 11, 2023

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How People See Things Differently and Why It Matters is a hypothetical article that could explore the psychological and neurological reasons behind the diversity of human perception. A possible summary of the article is:

People do not see the world in the same way because their brains construct their own version of reality based on their sensory inputs, prior experiences, expectations, and beliefs. This process, known as gestalt perception, helps people make sense of ambiguous or incomplete information, but also leads to biases and errors. One common bias is naive realism, which is the assumption that one’s own perception is accurate and objective, while others’ perceptions are distorted and subjective. This can cause conflicts and misunderstandings, especially when people have different views on controversial topics, such as politics, religion, or sports.

To overcome the limitations of our perception and foster empathy and cooperation, we need to be aware of how our brains shape our reality and how it differs from others’. We also need to be open-minded and curious about alternative perspectives, and seek out evidence that challenges our assumptions. By doing so, we can improve our critical thinking skills, reduce our prejudices, and appreciate the diversity of human experience.

Inspired by great article from Ray Dalio: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-people-seeing-things-differently-ray-dalio-55lgc/

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