This type of fallacy, 'mind reading,' occurs when you assume what others are thinking without evidence. The example shows that believing others think you're stupid because you're attractive is a case of this fallacy, suggesting instead that people likely don't think much about it.
Este tipo de falacia, "leer la mente", ocurre cuando asumes lo que otros piensan sin tener pruebas. El ejemplo indica que creer que otros te consideran estúpido por ser atractivo es un caso de esta falacia, sugiriendo en su lugar que las personas probablemente no piensan mucho en ello.
| Fallacy | Mind reading. |
|---|---|
| Definition and Examples | People probably think I'm stupid because I'm attractive. A replacement thought: In reality, people probably don't give much thought to that. Have compassion for yourself and others. |
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