The psychological tendency for someone to interpret vague, general statements as accurate to them specifically and uniquely, underlying practices like astrology and fortune telling.
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"Feeling that a very general description applies to you spefically is called the Barnum effect, and I suggest you read up on that if this struck an uncomfortable nerve."
"Which is the tendency for someone to interpret vague, general statements as accurate to them specifically and uniquely. Astrology and fortune telling are built around Barnum statements, and while I can see what's fun and potentially interesting about them, their primary and most faithful audiences a"