Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
The DU Lounge
Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsYou know what assuming things does?
"allows us to proceed despite insufficient information."
I just read this line in a book called Lyssa'ss Rise by M.D.Cooper and it surprised me that it wasn't the ol "makes an ass of you and me"
InfoView thread info, including edit history
TrashPut this thread in your Trash Can (My DU » Trash Can)
BookmarkAdd this thread to your Bookmarks (My DU » Bookmarks)
4 replies, 587 views
ShareGet links to this post and/or share on social media
AlertAlert this post for a rule violation
PowersThere are no powers you can use on this post
EditCannot edit other people's posts
ReplyReply to this post
EditCannot edit other people's posts
Rec (2)
ReplyReply to this post
4 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
You know what assuming things does? (Original Post)
k55f5r
May 2024
OP
3catwoman3
(25,383 posts)1. That's the first thing that always comes to my mind.
perfessor
(288 posts)3. I had a coworker who would say
Makes an ass of you and everybody else.
sl8
(16,245 posts)2. I like it. And, coincidentally ...
Last edited Thu May 16, 2024, 09:29 PM - Edit history (1)
I just watched the Youtube video below, which was posted 2 hours ago. His answer to the same question:
"You reach a logical conclusion based on the information you have at hand."
@~ 15:40 min.
DIY Bike Trailer Camping
Steve Wallis
May 16 2024
My friends and I built a tiny camper that can be pulled by an e-bike and I took it out camping. The total build weighs approximately 160 pounds and I pulled it with an off the shelf 250 watt bike. Many improvements to come but this was a first test camping trip for it.
[...]
Steve Wallis
May 16 2024
My friends and I built a tiny camper that can be pulled by an e-bike and I took it out camping. The total build weighs approximately 160 pounds and I pulled it with an off the shelf 250 watt bike. Many improvements to come but this was a first test camping trip for it.
[...]
points
(31 posts)4. Edward deBono had the concept of "proto truth"
very useful lens to see the world. You act as if your assumptions or understanding are true, but always remain open to changing the idea as new information comes.
I think this should be a foundational way to see the world.