[inference-lord]

This is actually a sort of mental crutch which some eastern philosophy talks about. Which is interesting. It's not really seen as a positive thing in those traditions.

Rather than non-judgmentally listening to what people have to say, the mind jumps to some conclusion or as you said wants to complete a sentence out of habit or exposure some stimulus. Sort of monkey mind.

[brookst]

Agreed, but I think it’s an over-optimization that, as they say, comes from a good place. Some may aspire to 100% mindful attention at every moment, but I’m not at all sure that’s possible or desirable for all.

[dEnigma]

It is what it is.