Errors Quote by Charles Kettering
“People see the wrongness in an idea much quicker that the rightness.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Engineering Conference, 1932
People more quickly notice flaws than merits, leading to bias against new ideas
In simple terms: Negative bias outweighs positive assessment initially
Key Takeaway
Seek balanced evaluation of ideas
Themes
bias
perception
innovation
Mood
analytical
encouraging
Type
professional
philosophical
When to use this quote
- product development
- idea pitching
- peer review processes
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How to counteract early negative bias?
- What methods ensure fair idea assessment?
A Different Perspective
May discourage risk‑taking in innovation
