Similarities between the illusion of above-averageness and the attitude to WIR

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The illusion of above-average Swiss democracy
Most people say that their abilities are above average. Most people say that they themselves would make wise decisions in referendums.
Most people say that their friends’ skills are above average. Most people say that their friends and small groups would make good decisions in referendums.
80% of the people surveyed say that people they do not know do poorly with tasks such as driving a car, managing money, etc. About 80% of people say that Swiss democracy will not work in Poland because most Poles are stupid.
People in other countries – e.g. in Greece – are of the same opinion.
The illusion of above-averageness is strongest in the most helpless people. The most helpless people are the most reluctant to Swiss democracy.