📄 94 — Assumption Surfacing
Definition
Identifying and making explicit the assumptions underlying a belief, plan, or argument.
When to Use
• Planning • Strategy • Debates • Risk analysis • Problem‑solving
How It Improves Reasoning
It exposes hidden constraints and reveals where reasoning may be flawed.
Steps
- Identify explicit assumptions.
- Identify hidden assumptions.
- Test each assumption.
- Adjust reasoning.
Example
Assuming demand will grow without questioning market saturation.
Prompts
• “Surface all assumptions behind this plan.” • “Which assumptions are most fragile?”