Hanlon’s Razor is one of those “mental shortcuts” (like Occam’s Razor) that helps you avoid bad assumptions. Hanlon’s Razor Wording (most common version): Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity. What It Means Don’t jump to the conclusion that someone is out to harm you when the more likely explanation is: They made a mistake They were careless or uninformed They simply didn’t think things through Most people are too busy or distracted to be plotting against oth

Hanlons Razor - Never Assume Malice When Stupidity Will Suffice