The Empathy Gap: Why Good Intentions FailIt’s not a character flaw, it’s a cognitive bias.

From the show

Psychology of Moral Failure

Understanding this cognitive bias explains why our sincere plans often fall apart under pressure. When calm, we underestimate how visceral states like stress will influence our future actions, creating a disconnect between our intentions and our behavior. This isn't a sign of a weak will, but a predictable mental blind spot we can learn to anticipate and manage.