Card 03
"Dr. Smith graduated from Harvard, so he must be a genius."
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"Dr. Smith graduated from Harvard, so he must be a genius."
What is the
Hidden Assumption?
💭 How to Think About This
An assumption is an invisible bridge. The speaker didn't say it, but they must believe it for their argument to make sense.
Identify the necessary assumption:
🤔 Which thinking lens(es) did you use?
Select all the lenses you used:
👨👩👧 For Parents & Teachers
🌱 Everyday Logic
Commercial: "Buy this protein powder. Get huge muscles!"
Assumption: "Drinking powder is Sufficient to get muscles (without working out)."
Help kids spot the gap. "What are they NOT telling you that you need to do?"