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“There are errors in this book. I do not know where they are. If I did they wouldn't be there. But with close to two hundred thousand words my probabilistic mind tells me some are wrong.” quote by Alan Greenspan
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““There are errors in this book. I do not know where they are. If I did they wouldn't be there. But with close to two hundred thousand words my probabilistic mind tells me some are wrong.””

Alan Greenspan

About This Quote

Source Speech: Financial conference, 2015

Even a large text can contain hidden errors; probabilistic intuition flags potential mistakes.

In simple terms: Large books may have errors; intuition suggests some exist.

Key Takeaway

Use statistical reasoning to identify possible inaccuracies.

Themes

analysis probability critical thinking

Mood

analytical cautious

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • editing large manuscripts
  • data validation
  • quality control

Key Concepts

probabilistic reasoning error detection large datasets

Questions to Reflect On

  • How reliable is intuition for error detection?
  • What methods improve accuracy in large texts?
A Different Perspective

Statistical guesses can be wrong; verify with evidence.

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