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Putting thoughts on trial

How to think a bit more rationally

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Written by Maroof Ahmed
Updated over a week ago

In this exercise, you will put a thought on trial by acting as a defense attorney, prosecutor, and judge, to determine the accuracy of the thought. 

Prosecution and Defense: Gather evidence in support of, and against, your thought. Evidence can only be used if it's a verifiable fact. No interpretations, guesses, or opinions!

Judge: Come to a verdict regarding your thought. Is the thought accurate and fair? Are there other thoughts that could explain the facts?


The Thought: .......................

The Defense (evidence for the thought): .......................

The Prosecution (evidence against the thought): .......................

The Judge's Verdict: .......................

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