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Bad qualities Quote by Brian Eno

“It's amazing how quickly people get used to bad quality.” quote by Brian Eno
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“It's amazing how quickly people get used to bad quality.”

Brian Eno

About This Quote

Source Interview: BBC Radio 1, 1995

People adapt to low standards, normalizing poor quality over time.

In simple terms: We get used to bad quality.

Key Takeaway

Raise expectations and demand better.

Themes

adaptation quality perception

Mood

critical reflective

Type

observational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • consumer choices
  • product design
  • media consumption
  • workplace standards

Key Concepts

cognitive bias norms

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does exposure to bad quality affect future expectations?
  • What can raise standards in a community?
A Different Perspective

Improving quality may be resisted by entrenched habits.

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