Fundamental Attribution Error

You're running late for work, but not by much. The morning had slipped away faster than you anticipated as you spent the last five minutes trying to find your phone. This is super frustrating, but if you're careful, you might just make it to the office in time for your first meeting.

You quickly find yourself immersed in the chaotic symphony of rush-hour traffic. Engines hum and horns blare while you weave through the bustling city, eyes locked onto the clock ticking on your dashboard.

You’re in the zone. You’re going to make it.

Suddenly, a car cuts you off. Your heart pounds as you slam on the brakes, barely avoiding a fender-bender. A string of choice words escape your mouth as you watch the car zoom away, its driver seemingly oblivious to the chaos they left in their wake.

Irresponsible. Reckless. Stupid. These descriptive terms (and their decidedly PG-13 cousins) are emblazoned in your mind, all but certain that they’re accurate descriptors of your almost-assailant.

Their dangerous ma…