"Maybe we should always assume the worst."
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Hanlon's razor refers to the idea that we should always assume ignorance before malice. This is especially important in situations where you're missing context.
If you're communicating via text with co-workers who are multiple time zones away, try to always assume ignorance before m...
Underestimating the possibility of disasters occurring. People incorrectly assume things will be as they have always been.
Thus, they don’t have an urgency to prepare for the worst. The solution: practical or defensive pesimism.
1. Analyse the situation & think what Worst can happen.
2. Assume that the worst has happened.
3. Now devote your time and energy to trying to improve the worst.
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