9/26 is Petrov Day

Abstract

Individuals tend to overestimate the clarity of their own communication, assuming that others can understand their intended meaning without difficulty. This phenomenon, known as illusory transparency, can lead to misunderstandings and misinterpretations. The article presents several studies that demonstrate this bias, such as experiments involving the use of ambiguous idioms and voice messages. The authors suggest that this bias arises from our inability to fully appreciate the inferential distance between our own perspective and that of others. – AI-generated abstract.