You’ve sort of blown right past the word “assume” in this expression. Assumption is what we go on when we have no proof - so, until you have proof, assume inco

You’ve sort of blown right past the word “assume” in this expression. Assumption is what we go on when we have no proof - so, until you have proof, assume incompetence. Making this initial assumption (effectively giving the benefit of the doubt) does not mean you should stop looking for proof/under lying reasons. What it does is reduce the dopamine hit you get from being angered/outraged and let’s you think with a clearer head moving forward in your thinking/investigating. I at no point said “assume incompetence and then stick your head in the sand and pretend all is fine” that’s has its own saying “ignorance is bliss”