Questioning assumptions
Questioning assumptions is consciously examining beliefs taken for granted before building a conclusion or decision on them.
Definition
Assumptions act as the invisible foundations of thinking. They can speed up a decision, but they can also lead to errors if left unchecked. Questioning assumptions involves asking what I believe to be true, how I know it, and whether there are other possible interpretations.
Key ideas
Missing key ideas.
Practice and life
Before making a decision, list three assumptions on which you base it. For each one, write down evidence, counter-evidence and a quick way to check it.
Common misunderstanding
It is a mistake to treat questioning as a lack of self-confidence. It's a quality thinking tool, not an attack on the person.
Questions for self-reflection
No questions for self-reflection.
Sources
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