Unexamined assumptions are stories we are telling ourselves about how the world works. We act as if these stories are true without examining their validity and running experiments to validate or reject them. Some assumptions we all hold: - That we’re perceiving reality accurately - That our perception is not only accurate but valid - That if it's obvious to us it must be obvious to others Sometimes when we have deeply-held beliefs, our unexamined assumptions can control our lives and lead to [[Distorted thinking]].