Achieve Quote by Charlie Munger
“Most people early achieve and later intensify a tendency to process new and disconfirming information so that any original conclusion remains intact. They become people of whom Philip Wylie observed: "You couldn't 't squeeze a dime between what they already know and what they will never learn."”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Business podcast, 2013
People resist contradictory evidence, preserving existing beliefs despite new data.
In simple terms: Avoiding disconfirming info keeps beliefs unchanged.
Key Takeaway
Seek contrary evidence actively.
Themes
cognitive bias
confirmation bias
belief perseverance
information processing
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
educational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- investment decisions
- scientific research
- media consumption
- personal learning
Key Concepts
behavioral economics
critical thinking
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you test your assumptions?
- What sources challenge your views?
A Different Perspective
Overcoming bias requires deliberate effort and openness.
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