What is the Fundamental Attribution Error?

Have you ever noticed that when someone bumps into you in the hallway, you instantly think they are rude? But when YOU bump into someone, you have a perfectly good excuse, like being in a massive hurry! Welcome to the Fundamental Attribution Error! Join Mira and Finn on Philosophy is Not Boring as they uncover why our brains can be so unfair on purpose! Psychologists have discovered that we sort actions into two buckets: Character (who someone is inside) and Situation (what's happening around them). When we make a mistake, we blame our situation, but when other people make mistakes, we blame their character! We learn all about Lee Ross's famous 1977 psychology experiment and why our brains take lazy shortcuts when we're tired or busy. What happens when your best friend doesn't text back? Did their tablet die, or are they ignoring you? Discover how learning to spot this mental error is actually a real-life superpower! Once you see the hidden situations around you, you can become a much kinder, more generous friend. Grab your headphones and let's unlock this awesome psychology secret!