In philosophy, a “razor” serves as a principle or rule of thumb, allowing us to shave off unlikely explanations for a phenomenon. While not an infallible law, these razors offer valuable mental ...

Hanlon's Razor isn't part of any company's new employee orientation, but maybe it should be. It can make you a more effective employee and also make the organization better, especially in tricky ...

Assume good intentions. Hanlon’s Razor reminds us that most missteps stem from error, not malice. This can help us defuse tension in customer interactions. Pause before reacting. A brief moment of ...