Assuming Quote by Colin Wilson
“Simple perception then is a fallacy. Besides the conscious prejudices that we are aware of imposing on the world, there are a thousand subconscious prejudices that we assume to be actuality.”
About This Quote
Human perception is flawed; both conscious and numerous subconscious biases distort reality.
In simple terms: Perception is biased and inaccurate.
Key Takeaway
Question your assumptions.
Themes
psychology
philosophy
bias
Mood
critical
introspective
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- decision making
- media consumption
- interpersonal relations
- education
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
subconscious prejudice
perception theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What biases affect your view?
- How can you uncover hidden prejudices?
A Different Perspective
Biases are hard to detect.
