Illusion of transparency

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, Illusion of transparency has been mentioned in one podcast episode on John R. Miles (Dec 2025).

The illusion of transparency is a tendency for people to overestimate the degree to which their personal mental state is known by others. Another manifestation of the illusion of transparency is a tendency for people to overestimate how well they understand others' personal mental states. This cognitive bias is similar to the illusion of asymmetric insight.

Illusion of transparency at a glance
Mentioned in1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026)
First heardDec 2025 on John R. Miles

Who talks about Illusion of transparency on podcasts?

John R. Miles brought up Illusion of transparency; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on John R. Miles.

What is Illusion of transparency mentioned alongside?

Illusion of transparency is most often mentioned alongside United States Naval Academy (Annapolis), Arthur Andersen and Shakira.

Mentioned together: United States Naval Academy (Annapolis), Arthur Andersen, Shakira, Passion Struck, John R. Miles, Hannah Prior, Spotlight effect, Sarbanes–Oxley Act, Distinguished Graduate Award, Passion Struck Speakers