Hanlon's razor: A mental model to THINK more rationally AND make FEWER ENEMIES

Hanlon's razor is a mental model or way of thinking from philosophy that can improve our reasoning when dealing with the actions of others. Watch this video to learn more about this heuristic or thinking principle that can be a potent tool in your self-improvement toolbox. Hanlon's razor is especially useful for conflict resolution and improving our tendency to jump to conclusions about the intent of others that may otherwise lead to anger and negative social conflicts.

Mental models in general were made popular by Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett's business partner. Mental models are cognitive tools made out of ideas that allow the user to obtain an advantage in thinking ability by harnessing the big ideas of different disciplines. As you continue to learn about mental models and other principles, you can progress through life more effectively and if you follow us on this journey of self-improvement, your life should leave a trail of success clues for others to follow.

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[warriorGeo]

That artwork is amazing, as you explain. Thank you for the knowledge and art that was presented

[sartoriusrock]

Since learning about Hanlon’s razor, I have started thinking in a more “meta” sense about ignorance itself. True, many instances that can be attributed to malice can also be contributed to ignorance. However, one must ask oneself, what is the cause of that ignorance? Is the ignorance inherent in someone’s culture or upbringing? Perhaps there is a certain amount of comfort in a stable worldview that makes ignorance a safer option than rigorous examination.

[cuckoophendula]

So with the current mess with politics and media, there is a new "razor" I'd like to propose. "If it's boring, chances are it's true." Things that are boring (like scientific journals and epidemiology) don't do very well with gaining attention to make ad revenue, nor are they effective enough to help gain political support.

[gdmtk]

Thank you for the straightforward video explanation with examples.

[mamavalpromise]

It's not that other people can't be evil, it's that we often waste too much time validating our point of view rather than just moving on to a more satisfying solution. Most things that are problems to us, need to be resolved regardless of the other person's intention...and we often don't have time to figure out how they mean something. On the flip side, sometimes we have to decide whether to extend trust to a person, and then it really does matter what their intentions are.

[bradspitt]

This is just the presumption of innocence. The issue is partiality though. People have no problem being charitable when it comes to someone who shares their identity, they get cynical when it's a perceived outsider.

[Jay-yhod]

Excellent explanation and reference. Subscribed!

[gyuiyt]

Great video! Found it helpful, thanks

[tusharg]

This channel needs more attention and scientific mental models

[jischkebd]

Please keep making videos. These are great.

[advenco]

But if we take this to its logical conclusion wouldn't we therefore assume that nobody has malicious intent? And isn't neglect and stupidity a form of malice in a way?

[kingkoksi]

That's the golden rule in Kindergarten and school and it would be nice if more educators would follow this principle.
But when children don't learn to take care we end up with adults who - in theory - are responsible for their carelessness and yet they still need to be taught like children.

[rehmsmeyer]

Whenever I act maliciously towards someone I hate, I always remind them of this adage.

[bookoobeans]

Ha Ha! I guess I have an entirely different issue, because I get angry when I am surrounded by incompetence and carelessness. I guess that's my problem ;)

[andrewb]

Isn't the Office based in Scranton, Pennsylvania? Kind of ironic

[ambalavananb]

All your Contents are clear and informative. Please think of presenting in a different format. Current videos are distracting our attention from the content

[simondaly]

Ironically, it's one of a number of skills required in accident investigation. It links in with a number of skills to find RCA (Root Cause Analysis).

[Cracktune]

YO! i sent a work email out then just left... this vid pops up... they were this, 100%... fawk.

[HolographicSweater]

so the logical justification for this model is, “you probably remember times in your life when you thought somebody was being malicious but it was actually carelessness”?

[eklektikTubb]

I am not sure whether making FEWER ENEMIES is true. If someone says that he is visited by ghosts and having dialogues with them, and if i am rational enough to not believe him, i could call him either a liar or a mentaly ill person... which of those two would offend him more?
The second option, Hanlon's Razor way.