Being true Quote by Daniel Kahneman
“An individual who expresses high confidence probably has a good story, which may or may not be true.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Thinking, Fast and Slow, 2011
High confidence may mask false narratives; confidence isn’t proof of truth.
In simple terms: Confidence can hide false stories.
Question confidence before accepting narratives.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- decision making
- leadership communication
- media consumption
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify confident claims?
- When should you trust intuition?
Overconfidence can lead to errors.