Social Biases
Naive realism
Believing you see reality plainly and others are biased.
What Is Naive realism?
Naive realism is a thinking trap where believing you see reality plainly and others are biased.
How It Tricks You
It can turn partial social evidence into a confident judgment about people, motives, or groups.
Real-World Example
A person thinks they see the issue plainly while opponents must be misinformed.
Seen Online As
- The fast interpretation is doing more work than the evidence.
- The claim feels obvious before the check question is asked.
- A shortcut is making the judgment feel more certain than it is.
What To Ask Instead
What assumptions shape my view?
Related Thinking Traps
Common Situations
Quick FAQ
What is Naive realism?
Believing you see reality plainly and others are biased.
What is an example of Naive realism?
A person thinks they see the issue plainly while opponents must be misinformed.
How do I spot Naive realism?
What assumptions shape my view?