Different Quote by Anthony Standen
“Physicists, being in no way different from the rest of the population, have short memories for what is inconvenient.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Man Who Loved Cats, 1951
People tend to forget inconvenient facts, especially in science.
In simple terms: Short memory for inconvenient truths.
Key Takeaway
Stay vigilant about bias.
Themes
cognitive bias
science
memory
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
scientific
philosophical
When to use this quote
- research reviews
- policy making
- education
- media analysis
Key Concepts
psychology
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- What facts do you overlook?
- How can you guard against selective memory?
A Different Perspective
Memory lapses can be mitigated with systematic records.
