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[–] 1 point 10 months ago (1 child)

It's not perfect, but the basic idea is that assuming malice as default in every scenario will cause one to spiral into paranoia.

It's not saying "people are never malicious and always just stupid" but just asking someone to take a step back from the situation and ask which is likelier in context.

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  • [–] 1 point 10 months ago

    It’s not perfect, but the basic idea is that assuming malice as default in every scenario will cause one to spiral into paranoia.

    But thats not what the phrase actuyally advocates for. It feels almost like a bit of theological apologia to save a phrase that really does far more harm than good in my estimation.

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