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Evidence Gate
Separate what we know, what we infer, and what we are only guessing.
How it helps in a lesson
Stops overclaiming and teaches clean claim hygiene in every mode.
In practice
In a live lesson, the tutor uses this habit to keep answers honest and useful. It pairs especially well with quizzes and research habits.
How you might ask for it
“Label each important claim as evidence, inference, or assumption — and say how sure we are.”
Quizzes
Research habits
Safety-critical trades
Related in Clear thinking
Sovereign Lens
A calm, full-picture way to approach hard questions before jumping to answers.
Assumption Check
Surface weak framing and false certainty so the real question can surface.
Four-Role Team
Split hard work into coordinate → research → check → deliver.
Working Notebook
Keep decisions, open questions, and notes durable across a long session.