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Identifying Hidden Assumptions

Develop the ability to surface the unstated beliefs that silently hold arguments together. By practicing on arguments drawn from business strategy, policy debates, and everyday reasoning, you will learn to find the invisible load-bearing walls that, if removed, cause the entire argument to collapse.

intermediate15 minArgument Analysis
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A CEO tells investors: 'We are doubling our investment in AI because our competitors are all investing heavily in AI.' What does this argument assume that is not stated?