Hanlon’s Razor Explained: Why Most People Aren’t Trying to Hurt You
The Big Idea Someone doesn’t reply to your message.A colleague forgets to include you in an email.A friend cancels plans at the last minute.A company makes a frustrating mistake. What’s your first explanation?For many people, the mind quickly jumps to negative conclusions: But Hanlon’s Razor offers a different perspective. It suggests that before assuming bad…
