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Assuming stupidity rather than malice changes the response: empathy and clarity instead of defensiveness.

Drawn from what Shane Parrish said

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empathy Feeling what others feel: whether it makes better makers, leaders and people, or is a poor guide that should give way to compassion.

Hanlon's razor

Which mental models help you think better?under our view: Malice is rarer than it looks: carelessness and neglect usually explain more (Hanlon's razor)

What Shane Parrish actually said

  1. Shane Parrish Founder of Farnam Street (fs.blog) and host of The Knowledge Project podcast
    When we assume stupidity rather than malice, we respond differently. Instead of getting defensive or lashing out, we approach the situation with empathy and clarity.

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