Human Expectations and Perception
Human expectations shape our perception and actions. Unlike cameras, our brains capture imperfect, fragmented images.
- Expectations color our view of reality.
- Memory is selective and reconstructive, not photographic.
- Awareness of this can help in better understanding and communication.
"We see things not as they are, but as we are." — Anaïs Nin
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