Definition:
Self-serving assumptions are interpretations or expectations that advantage the decision-maker or institution while disadvantaging others, often framed as objective or pragmatic.
Usage Context:
Seen in dispute resolution, service eligibility decisions, platform enforcement, and organisational policy.
Critical Note:
Self-serving assumptions shift burden downward. When outcomes cause harm, responsibility is redirected toward those affected for failing to meet unstated or unrealistic expectations.
Related Terms:
Responsibility Laundering, Administrative Violence, Quiet Assumptions