May Birth Cognitive Bias (Mind's Quirk)

Rose-colored Glasses is a cognitive bias that views reality through a pink filter, underestimating negative information while overemphasizing positive aspects. This is a type of optimism bias theory proposed by psychologist Neil Weinstein in 1980, referring to people's tendency to make statistically unfounded optimistic predictions about themselves and immediate situations. People born in May, growing up surrounded by the euphoria of Golden Week and the beauty of fresh greenery, develop a strong tendency to perceive the world as essentially good. While this characteristic increases stress tolerance and brings mental strength to maintain hope even in difficult situations, it simultaneously causes problems such as risk underestimation and insufficient preparation. Recent neuroscience research has revealed that optimism bias is regulated by interactions between the prefrontal cortex and amygdala, deeply connected to secretion patterns of neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine. The phenomenon of 'May sickness' (gogatsubyo) can also be understood as a manifestation of psychological defense mechanisms where this optimistic filter attempts to conceal discrepancies with reality.