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“The hefty price for accepting information uncritically is that we go through life unaware that what we’ve accepted as impossible may in fact be quite possible.” quote by Ellen J. Langer
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““The hefty price for accepting information uncritically is that we go through life unaware that what we’ve accepted as impossible may in fact be quite possible.””

Ellen J. Langer

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Accepting information without scrutiny blinds us to hidden possibilities and limits growth.

In simple terms: Uncritical acceptance hides opportunities.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions before believing.

Themes

critical thinking open‑mindedness growth

Mood

reflective inquisitive

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • research
  • decision making
  • learning
  • innovation

Key Concepts

mindfulness cognitive bias possibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • What assumptions have you never examined?
  • How might questioning change your choices?
A Different Perspective

Blind acceptance can reinforce false beliefs.

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