A philosophical razor consists of a principle or rule of thumb that allows one to eliminate (shave off) unlikely explanations for a phenomenon or avoid unnecessary actions.
Hanlon’s Razor describes one of my favorites.
Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.
We interact with other people frequently. They do or say something. We take offense. Maybe it’s on the highway and we give the American one-finger salute.
Maybe these people aren’t out to get you. Maybe they have their own problems and aren’t even aware of you. Or, maybe, yes, they are just “stupid.”
Our best response is…kindness. (He says as he helps a mother with two small children navigate leaving Starbucks.)
I’ve never found kindness out of proportion even when dealing with those people who have (metaphorically) stabbed me in the back or revoked promises. I don’t think it’s weakness. I think it’s an attitude that allows me to forget the past and journey into the future.
Practice kindness.
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