You always assume things, whether you are aware of it or not. At least by making your assumptions explicit and conscious, you have a better chance of noticing when they are wrong. And assuming “that people are dumb, ignorant, and making mistakes” is a common default subconscious failure mode.
Or better yet, assume nothing, and reserve judgement until you have more information.
You always assume things, whether you are aware of it or not. At least by making your assumptions explicit and conscious, you have a better chance of noticing when they are wrong. And assuming “that people are dumb, ignorant, and making mistakes” is a common default subconscious failure mode.