Contingency Quote by Charles Hugh Smith
“Humans are wired to feel uncomfortable with uncertainty and contingency, and so we gravitate to a position after a short time even if we have no new information.”
About This Quote
Source Article: Unknown, 2021
People quickly settle on beliefs despite lacking new evidence, due to discomfort with uncertainty.
In simple terms: We seek certainty, even without data.
Recognize and question premature conclusions.
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When to use this quote
- investing
- career choices
- daily decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle uncertainty?
- What strategies delay premature judgments?
Rushing can lead to errors.