Hanlon's Razor is a philosophical principle that advises individuals to avoid attributing malice to actions that can be adequately explained by incompetence, ignorance, or misunderstanding. In other words, when faced with puzzling or frustrating behavior from others, Hanlon's Razor encourages giving the benefit of the doubt and assuming good intentions rather than assuming malicious intent.
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