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There is no magic formula to making the perfect decision every time, but there are philosophical principles, or "razors," you can use to pare down your options and see your problem more clearly. These razors can cut through the clutter of complexity and help us see the forest for the trees. And while they weren't designed with parents in mind, they can come in pretty handy!\nStarting with the most famous, Occam\u2019s Razor, we discuss how paring away unlikely hypotheticals leads to the most accurate solutions.\nNext, we delve into Hanlon\u2019s Razor, which reminds us to avoid attributing malicious intent when there\u2019s a simpler explanation. This principle can help us avoid unnecessary conflict and foster understanding, especially in relationships.\nThen we discuss Hitchens\u2019 Razor, which places the burden of proof on the person making the claim. This can be a valuable tool for evaluating arguments and avoiding baseless assertions.\nWe also explore Chesterton\u2019s Fence, which encourages us to be cautious about changing things without understanding their original purpose.\nBut that's not all. Listen to the episode to hear the rest, and let us know your own rules for clearer thinking!\n\nHere are links to some of the resources mentioned in the episode: \n\nItamar Shatz for Effectiviology: "Hanlon\u2019s Razor: Never Attribute to Malice That Which is Adequately Explained by Stupidity"\n\n\nFarnam Street blog: Chesterton\u2019s Fence: A Lesson in Thinking\n\n\nReallemon for Medium: Hitchens\u2019s Razor and its Place in Debate\n\n\nKendra Cherry for Verywell Mind: How the Hawthorne Effect Works\n\n\nOur episode on decision fatigue\n\n\nGo to our Facebook group and tell us what rules and razors you live by!\nhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/whatfreshhellcast\n\nWhat Fresh Hell Podcast is going on tour across the Northeast US this fall! Join us for a live version of the podcast and bring all your mom friends. We can\u2019t wait to go back on the road!\xa0https://bit.ly/whatfreshhelltour\n\nWe love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website:\nhttps://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/p/promo-codes/\nmom friends, funny moms, parenting advice, parenting experts, parenting tips,\xa0mothers, families, parenting skills, parenting strategies, parenting styles, busy moms, self-help for moms, manage kid\u2019s behavior, teenager, tween, child development, family activities, family fun, parent child relationship, decluttering, kid-friendly, invisible workload, default parent, decision-making, decision fatigue, productivity\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices