Hanlon's Razor
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What is the Hanlon's Razor?
Don't attribute to malice what stupidity explains
When to use it: Conflict de-escalation — assume process failure or oversight before assuming intent.
Why it works: Lower stakes by default reduces conflict velocity; usually the right read anyway.
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